No. 2,787 in German
packen
"Packen" means "to pack" or "to grasp" in English.
In a sentence
Ich packe meine Sachen für die Reise.
I am packing my things for the trip.
The word 'packe' is used to mean 'to pack,' referring to organizing and storing items for travel.
Das Spiel war so spannend, es hat mich total gepackt.
The game was so exciting, it totally grabbed me.
The word 'gepackt' metaphorically means 'captivated' or 'grabbed,' describing a strong emotional or mental engagement.
Er versucht, den Dieb zu packen.
He's trying to catch the thief.
The word 'packen' here means 'to catch' or 'to seize,' referring to physically capturing someone or something.
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