der Fang
catch
The total number of animals, especially fish or game, that were caught during a hunt or fishing trip.
EXAMPLE
Der Fischer verkaufte seinen gesamten Fang direkt am Hafen.
The fisherman sold his entire catch directly at the harbor.
der Fang
catch / fang
der Fang, die Fänge
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Meanings
der Fang
catch
(figurative) A person or thing that one has gained for oneself and considers especially valuable, advantageous, or desirable.
EXAMPLE
Mit dem neuen Stürmer hat der Fußballverein einen richtig guten Fang gemacht.
With the new striker, the football club has made a really good catch.
der Fang
catching
The act of catching an animal.
EXAMPLE
Der Fang eines so großen Fisches ist ein seltenes Erlebnis.
Catching such a large fish is a rare experience.
der Fang
fang
(hunting language, zoology) The long, pointed canine tooth of a predator, for example a dog, wolf, or wild boar.
EXAMPLE
Der Wolf fletschte die Zähne und zeigte seine spitzen Fänge.
The wolf bared its teeth and showed its sharp fangs.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Fang, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fänge |
| genitive | des Fangs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Fang | die Fänge |
| accusative | den Fang | die Fänge |
| dative | dem Fang | den Fängen |
| genitive | des Fangs des Fanges | der Fänge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'der Fang' (catch) is derived directly from the verb 'fangen' (to catch). This connection helps you understand most meanings: it can refer to the animals caught, the act of catching, or a 'caught' (won over) valuable person.
EXAMPLE
Der Angler war stolz auf seinen Fang.
The angler was proud of his catch.
Die Katze ist sehr geschickt beim Fang von Mäusen.
The cat is very skilled at catching mice.
Fixed expression
In the figurative meaning, the fixed expression 'einen guten Fang machen' (to make a good catch) is almost always used. It describes gaining a person or thing that turns out to be very advantageous.
EXAMPLE
Mit dieser neuen Mitarbeiterin haben wir einen wirklich guten Fang gemacht.
With this new employee, we have made a really good catch.
Typical collocations
When 'Fang' means the prey of fishermen or hunters, it is often combined with adjectives such as 'reich' (rich/plentiful), 'gut' (good), or 'mager' (meager). Typical verbs are 'einen Fang machen' (to make a catch) or 'den Fang verkaufen' (to sell the catch).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sturm war der Fang der Fischer sehr mager.
After the storm, the fishermen's catch was very meager.
Context clue
The meaning 'Eckzahn eines Raubtieres' (canine tooth of a predator) is technical language from hunting or biology. You can recognize it by the fact that it is about animals such as wolves or wild boars, and the plural 'die Fänge' (fangs) is often used.
EXAMPLE
Der Tiger zeigte seine langen, spitzen Fänge.
The tiger showed its long, sharp fangs.
Compare with
Fang vs Strecke
route / distance
In hunting terminology, „die Strecke“ refers collectively to all the animals killed during a hunt. „Der Fang“ (catch) refers to animals that have been caught, especially fish or game; the focus is on the act of catching them. Use „Strecke“ for game killed during a hunt and „Fang“ for animals that have been caught.
Fang
Der Fang des Fischzugs umfasste fünf große Forellen.
The catch from the fishing trip consisted of five large trout.
Strecke
Die Strecke der Jagd umfasste fünf erlegte Wildschweine.
The hunt’s bag consisted of five wild boars.
In real life
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