Hauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hit", "to strike" or "to beat".

Essential properties of "hauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hauen
  • Simple past: haute
  • Participle: gehauen

See full conjugation of hauen

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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 "hauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hit with hand or object"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat ihn mit der Faust gehauen.He hit him with his fist.
  2. Die Kinder hauen sich oft beim Spielen.The children often hit each other while playing.
  3. Sie haut den Nagel in die Wand.She hammers the nail into the wall.

2.) "To carve or sculpt hard material"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er haut eine Statue aus Marmor.He carves a statue out of marble.
  2. Sie haut das Holz zu einer Figur.She carves the wood into a figure.
  3. Der Künstler haut ein Gesicht in den Stein.The artist carves a face into the stone.

3.) "To quickly escape"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er haut schnell ab, als die Polizei kam.He quickly bolted when the police came.
  2. Sie hauen aus dem Gefängnis ab.They escape from prison.
  3. Wir hauen jetzt besser ab, bevor es Ärger gibt.We'd better scram now before there's trouble.

4.) "To do something with great force or intensity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er haut richtig rein bei der Arbeit.He really goes at it hard at work.
  2. Sie haut ganz schön auf die Pauke.She really makes a big fuss.
  3. Wir hauen richtig rein beim Sport.We really go at it hard in sports.

5.) "To cut with a sharp object"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er haut das Fleisch mit dem Messer.He cuts the meat with the knife.
  2. Sie haut das Holz in kleine Stücke.She chops the wood into small pieces.
  3. Er haut die Karotten für den Salat.He chops the carrots for the salad.
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