Hängen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hängen" is used as verb with the meaning of "hang", "be suspended" or "depend".

Essential properties of "hängen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: hängen
Simple past: hing
Participle: gehangen

irregularintransitive

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 "hängen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hang (suspended)"

Definition: "To be suspended from a higher point, usually without touching the ground."
Translation(s): hang, be suspended
Synonym(s): abhängen, Aufhängen
Antonym(s): stehen
Related word(s): Hänger, Aufhänger

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Bild hängt an der Wand.The picture hangs on the wall.
Die Lampe hängt von der Decke.The lamp hangs from the ceiling.
Seine Jacke hängt am Haken.His jacket hangs on the hook.

2.) "To depend on something"

Definition: "To depend or be conditioned by something."
Translation(s): depend, hinge on
Synonym(s): abhängen, ankommen
Antonym(s): unabhängig sein
Related word(s): Abhängigkeit, abhängig

📝 Some usage examples:

Es hängt vom Wetter ab, ob wir gehen.It depends on the weather whether we go.
Alles hängt von seiner Entscheidung ab.Everything depends on his decision.
Dein Erfolg hängt von deiner Anstrengung ab.Your success depends on your effort.

3.) "To droop, to sag"

Definition: "To be drooping or inclined downwards."
Translation(s): droop, sag, hang down
Synonym(s): Herabhängen, Schlaff hängen
Antonym(s): Aufrecht stehen
Related word(s): Herabhängen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Blätter hängen schlaff an den Bäumen.The leaves droop limply on the trees.
Seine Schultern hängen müde herunter.His shoulders sag tiredly.
Die Fahne hängt in der windstillen Luft.The flag hangs in the still air.

4.) "To be emotionally attached or dependent"

Definition: "To have a strong emotional connection or dependence on someone or something."
Translation(s): be attached to, be fond of, be dependent on
Synonym(s): verhaftet sein
Antonym(s): loslassen
Related word(s): Anhänger

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hängt sehr an seiner Familie.He is very attached to his family.
Sie hängt an ihrem alten Teddybären.She is attached to her old teddy bear.
Die Kinder hängen sehr an ihrem Hund.The children are very attached to their dog.

5.) "To freeze or crash (electronic device)"

Definition: "To get blocked or not function correctly, especially in electronic devices."
Translation(s): freeze, crash, hang, get stuck
Synonym(s): Stillstehen, Blockieren
Antonym(s): Funktionieren
Related word(s): Hänger, Blockade

📝 Some usage examples:

Mein Computer hängt ständig.My computer keeps freezing.
Das Programm hängt und reagiert nicht.The program is frozen and not responding.
Die Webseite hängt beim Laden.The website is hanging while loading.

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