No. 730 in German
hängt
"Depends" or "hangs" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Das Bild hängt an der Wand.
The picture is hanging on the wall.
Here, 'hängt' is used as an action about the state of the picture being positioned on the wall.
Es hängt von der Entscheidung des Chefs ab.
It depends on the boss's decision.
In this context, 'hängt' is part of the phrase 'hängt von ... ab', which means 'depends on'.
Der Mantel hängt am Haken.
The coat is hanging on the hook.
'Hängt' describes the state of the coat being suspended on an object.
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