haften

hat gehaftet · haftete

Based on: *kap

to stick to a surface: ("haften (an)")
to be legally liable: ("haften (für)")

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "haften" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"haften" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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Word of the Day – “haft”

A fun look at the meaning of "haft" and its family. A ride that'll take us from a jail sentence all the way to a stapler pin. Ernsthaft?! Yup, ernsthaft :)

Vocab: haft, haften, verhaften, die Haft, zwanghaft, zweifelhaft, das Heft, heften, der Hefter, heftig

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How many meanings does the German word 'haften' have?

haften has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to stick to a surface, 2. to be legally liable.

What is the past tense of 'haften'?

hat gehaftet / haftete

What is 'haften' related to?

The word 'haften' is related to *kap.

Where can I learn more about 'haften'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'haften':

Word of the Day – “haft”
A fun look at the meaning of "haft" and its family. A ride that'll take us from a jail sentence all the way to a stapler pin. Ernsthaft?! Yup, ernsthaft :)
Vocab: haft, haften, verhaften, die Haft, zwanghaft, zweifelhaft, das Heft, heften, der Hefter, heftig
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haften

to stick to a surface

to be legally liable