hang

hæng

hāng

/hæŋ/

Definition und Bedeutung von „hang“ im Englischen

to hang

VERB

aufhängen, hängen

to attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely

Transitive

Beispiele

They decided to hang fairy lights across the garden for a magical ambiance during the evening party.

Sie beschlossen, Lichterketten im Garten aufzuhängen, um eine magische Atmosphäre während der Abendparty zu schaffen.

hängen, durch Erhängen hinrichten

to kill a person by holding them in the air with a rope tied around their neck

Beispiele

In some countries, it is still legal to hang someone as a form of capital punishment.

2.1

hängen, gehängt werden

to be killed by being held in the air with a rope around one's neck

Beispiele

During the Salem witch trials, many of those accused of witchcraft were hanged, a tragic consequence of mass hysteria and injustice.

Während der Hexenprozesse von Salem wurden viele der Hexerei Beschuldigte gehängt, eine tragische Folge von Massenhysterie und Ungerechtigkeit.

hängen, aufhängen

to be positioned in a way that the top part is fixed or connected to something, but the bottom part can move freely without touching the ground

Intransitive

Beispiele

The chandelier began to hang slightly lower after the renovations.

Der Kronleuchter begann nach den Renovierungen etwas tiefer zu hängen.

to decorate, furnish, or adorn by suspending objects

Beispiele

He hung the shop with festive lights.

to remain suspended or drape in a particular manner

Beispiele

Snow hung from the tree branches.

to loom in a threatening, weighty, or ominous manner

Beispiele

Tension hung in the courtroom.

to hold or cling firmly

Beispiele

The climber hung to the ledge with all his strength.

to pay attention

Beispiele

They hung on the teacher's instructions.

to suspend meat to develop a stronger, gamey flavor

Beispiele

Lamb is often hung before roasting.

(of a jury) to fail to reach a verdict

Beispiele

The judge declared a mistrial after the jury hung.

to display or exhibit

Beispiele

The store hung signs to attract customers.

aufhängen, kleben

to attach wallpaper on a wall

Beispiele

She plans to hang the new pattern in the bedroom.

Sie plant, das neue Muster im Schlafzimmer aufzuhängen.

abhängen, Zeit verbringen

to relax or spend time with others casually

Beispiele

He likes to hang with his friends at the mall.

Er mag es, mit seinen Freunden im Einkaufszentrum abzuhängen.

Hang

SUBSTANTIV

Hang, metallisches Musikinstrument

a musical instrument that consists of a metal shape that is curved outward and is played by hand

Beispiele

He brought his hang to the concert for a unique performance.

Er brachte sein Hang zum Konzert für einen einzigartigen Auftritt.

a gymnastic position or exercise in which the body is suspended and supported by the arms on rings, a horizontal bar, or parallel bars

Beispiele

The coach corrected her posture during the hang.

a distinctive or specialized way of doing something

Beispiele

Observing the veteran, the apprentice learned a better hang in handling tools.

hang

ADVERB

in a perplexing, confusing, or bewildering way

Beispiele

She spoke hang, making it hard for anyone to understand her point.

Lexikalischer Baum

hanger

hanging

overhang

hang

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Definition und Bedeutung von „hang“ im Englischen

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