Hacken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hacken" is used as verb with the meaning of "chop", "mince" or "hack".

Essential properties of "hacken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hacken
  • Simple past: hackte
  • Participle: gehackt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hacken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To chop or mince food or wood"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hackt die Zwiebeln für das Abendessen.He chops the onions for dinner.
  2. Sie hackt das Holz für den Kamin.She chops the wood for the fireplace.
  3. Ich hacke die Kräuter für die Suppe.I mince the herbs for the soup.

2.) "To gain unauthorized access to a computer system"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, das Netzwerk zu hacken.He is trying to hack the network.
  2. Sie hackt in das System, um Daten zu stehlen.She hacks into the system to steal data.
  3. Die Gruppe plant, die Website zu hacken.The group plans to hack the website.

3.) "To strike repeatedly with a sharp tool"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hackt mit der Spitzhacke auf den Boden.He hacks at the ground with the pickaxe.
  2. Sie hackt auf das Eis, um es zu brechen.She hacks at the ice to break it.
  3. Ich hacke auf den Baumstamm, um ihn zu fällen.I hack at the tree trunk to fell it.
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