No. 14,384 in German
jagt
The German word "jagt" means "hunts" or "is hunting."
In a sentence
Der Jäger jagt den Hirsch.
The hunter hunts the deer.
Here, 'jagt' shows the literal action of hunting.
Sie jagt ihren Traum, Sängerin zu werden.
She is chasing her dream of becoming a singer.
In this context, 'jagt' is used metaphorically to mean 'chasing' or 'pursuing' a goal.
Das Auto jagt die Straße entlang.
The car speeds along the road.
Here, 'jagt' is used figuratively to describe something moving swiftly or rapidly.
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