English–German

“hunt” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjaːgn̩/

Example

Er jagt im Wald Hasen.

He hunts rabbits in the forest.

Illustration for jagen (hunt)

How to say “hunt” in German

“Hunt” in German is jagen.

A pursuer drives an animal or person from place to place, sometimes to catch it and sometimes to force it away.

Full entry for jagen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with jagen

Am Wochenende jagen einige mit Hunden.

At the weekend, some people hunt with dogs.

Tips for using jagen

  • The verb is transitive in phrases such as 'jemanden jagen' and can take 'durch' plus an area for the route, as in 'jemanden durch den Wald jagen'.

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