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Translation

to catch

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Word origin

From Old High German fahan ("to seize, catch"), the same Germanic root that gives English fang.

Origin
Old High German
Root
fahan
English cognates
fang

Grammar

Verb typestrong, perfect with haben

Examples

.

The dog can catch the ball well.

fallenden Teller .

She just managed to catch the falling plate.

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We used to catch fish often.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 12: Words 591-600.