Translation of catch into German
Verb
grab hold
capture or seize someone or something- The police catch the thief quickly.Die Polizei fängt den Dieb schnell.
senses
notice or perceive something- Did you catch what she said?Hast du mitbekommen, was sie gesagt hat?
Noun
sport
- They played catch in the backyard.Sie spielten Fangen im Hinterhof.
Expressions with catch: examples in English and translations in German
Images of catch
(mechanics) Verriegelung
Synonyms and analogies of catch in English
Examples of catch in a sentence
Farmers catch the stray sheep in the field. Did you catch what he meant by that? I couldn't catch the joke at first. I caught a faint smell of smoke. Did you catch the movement behind the curtain? He tried to catch the frisbee during the game.
The goalkeeper must catch the ball to prevent a goal. She caught the flu from her coworker. He caught a nasty virus while traveling. I hope we can catch the early morning flight tomorrow. She ran fast to catch the bus before it left. The bright poster caught everyone's eye. Her opening question catches the audience's attention. She caught them whispering secrets. He was caught cheating on the test. My sleeve caught in the door. The fishing line caught on a rock. The curtains could catch from a nearby candle. Oil-soaked rags may catch without warning. A game of catch is great for bonding. They enjoyed a quick catch before dinner. The fisherman's biggest catch was a salmon. The ranger examined the catch before releasing it. His one-handed catch saved the game. The police made the catch near the border. The box had a hidden catch. He fixed the catch on the window. Many consider her a real catch in the dating scene. Finding such a catch in this town is rare. The offer seemed great, but there was a catch. Investors were wary of the catch in the proposal. A catch in his voice revealed his nerves. She spoke with a catch, holding back tears.
Translations of "catch" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Be careful with fireworks, or the nearby trees might catch fire.
Sei vorsichtig mit Feuerwerk, sonst könnten die nahen Bäume Feuer fangen.
The cat tried to get away before the dog could catch it.
Die Katze versuchte zu fliehen, bevor der Hund sie erwischen konnte.
Alas, the puppy ran away before we could catch him.
Leider ist der Welpe weggelaufen, bevor wir ihn einfangen konnten.
The surprising announcement made everyone stop and catch their breath in disbelief.
Die überraschende Ankündigung ließ alle innehalten und vor Ungläubigkeit nach Luft schnappen.
I should catch my train now, see you around after the holidays.
Ich muss jetzt meinen Zug kriegen, bis dann nach den Feiertagen.
The recruiter considered the experienced engineer a prize catch for the startup.
Der Headhunter hielt die erfahrene Ingenieurin für einen guten Fang fürs Start-up.
The apartment seems perfect and really cheap, so there must be a catch.
Die Wohnung wirkt perfekt und richtig günstig, also ist bestimmt ein Haken dabei.
catch: Examples and translations in context
If not properly maintained, electrical wiring in old houses can catch fire.
Wenn nicht richtig gewartet, kann die Elektrik in alten Häusern Feuer fangen.
Wind up the fishing reel tightly so we can catch some big fish.
Ziehe die Angelschnur fest auf, damit wir große Fische fangen können.
The campfire suddenly leaped and made the nearby log catch on fire.
Das Lagerfeuer sprang plötzlich und ließ den nahen Baumstamm Feuer fangen.
Fishermen use a net to submerge and catch fish in the river.
Fischer verwenden ein Netz, um im Fluss Fische zu fangen.
During the summer, the sow and her cubs catch fish together.
Im Sommer fangen die Bärin und ihre Jungen gemeinsam Fische.
Children often catch a toad when playing near the creek.
Kinder fangen oft Kröten, wenn sie am Bach spielen.
Knowing how to properly catch a sturgeon requires special skills and techniques.
Das richtige Fangen eines Störs erfordert spezielle Fähigkeiten und Techniken.
In politics, you catch more flies with honey than with constant personal attacks.
In der Politik fängt man mit Honig mehr Fliegen als mit ständigen persönlichen Angriffen.
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