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hängen
to hang (transitive/intransitive)
In German
hängen
[ˈhɛŋən]
English
to hang (transitive/intransitive)
Español
colgar
Italiano
appendere, essere appeso
Note
'Hängen' can be both transitive (to hang something, e.g., 'Ich hänge das Bild') and intransitive (to be hanging, e.g., 'Das Bild hängt'). The past tense forms differ: 'hing' (intransitive past simple) vs. 'hat gehängt' (transitive perfect) or 'hat gehangen' (intransitive perfect).
Example Sentences
- 1
Das Bild hängt schief an der Wand.
The picture is hanging crooked on the wall.
- 2
Ich hänge die Vorhänge auf.
I am hanging up the curtains.
FAQ
How do you say "to hang (transitive/intransitive)" in German?
"to hang (transitive/intransitive)" in German is "hängen" ([ˈhɛŋən]). Example: Das Bild hängt schief an der Wand..