Verfangen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verfangen" is used as verb with the meaning of "get caught", "get entangled" or "get trapped".

Essential properties of "verfangen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verfangen
  • Simple past: verfing
  • Participle: verfangen

See full conjugation of verfangen

irregularintransitivereflexive
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 "verfangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get caught or entangled"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Vogel hat sich im Netz verfangen.The bird got caught in the net.
  2. Ihre Haare verfangen sich im Kamm.Her hair gets caught in the comb.
  3. Der Ball verfing sich im Baum.The ball got caught in the tree.

2.) "To take effect or work (abstract)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die neue Strategie hat verfangen.The new strategy has taken effect.
  2. Seine Worte verfingen bei ihr nicht.His words did not resonate with her.
  3. Die Werbung verfing bei den Kunden.The advertisement was effective with the customers.
Search more words →