verb
packen
bepakolni
Etwas in eine Tasche, einen Koffer oder eine Kiste legen, um es mitzunehmen oder aufzubewahren.
The German word "packen" is a verb meaning "to pack" (e.g., to pack a suitcase) or "to grasp/grab" (e.g., to seize something physically or emotionally).
- Derived from the noun "Pack" (a bundle or package).
- Can also mean "to catch" or "to grip" in certain contexts.
Similar words:
- einpacken (to pack up),
- greifen (to grab),
- festhalten (to hold tight).
Differences:
- Packen is broader, encompassing both physical packing and grabbing, while greifen focuses solely on the act of grabbing or reaching.
- Einpacken specifically emphasizes packing items into containers, unlike packen which can be used more generally.
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Examples
Er packt seine Tasche für die Reise.verb
Ő bepakolja a táskáját az utazásra.
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