gefangen
Meaning and Usage
"Gefangen" is the past participle of the German verb "fangen," which means "to catch" or "to capture." It can also be used as an adjective to mean "captured" or "imprisoned."
Linguistic Analysis
The word "gefangen" is the past participle form of the verb "fangen." The prefix "ge-" indicates the past participle, while the root of the verb is "fang."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "gefangen" is similar to the English word "caught," as both refer to the past tense of capturing or catching something or someone.
Cultural Context
In a cultural context, "gefangen" can be used to describe being physically caught or imprisoned, as well as to express being emotionally or mentally trapped.
Example Sentences
- Der Dieb wurde gefangen. (The thief was caught.)
- Sie fühlte sich gefangen in ihrer eigenen Gedankenwelt. (She felt trapped in her own thoughts.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "gefangen," think of the English word "caught" and how it is used in similar contexts.
Additional Vocabulary
- verhaftet (arrested)
- eingesperrt (locked up)
- befreit (freed)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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