jagen
chase · hunt
Etwas oder jemanden schnell verfolgen, um es zu fangen oder zu erreichen.
The German word "jagen" is a verb that means "to hunt" or "to chase". It depicts the action of pursuing or seeking out wildlife or a target with the intent to capture or kill. Additionally, "jagen" can be used more broadly to indicate someone or something moving quickly, as in chasing or rushing - for example, someone might "jagen" to catch a bus. Words in German that can convey similar meaning include "nachstellen" (to stalk), "verfolgen" (to pursue), and "hetzen" (hurry or drive).
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Examples
Der Hund jagt den Ball.verb
The dog chases the ball.
Sie jagen den Fuchs durch den Wald.verb
They hunt the fox through the forest.
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