umfangen

1.

to surround, to envelop

(VERY rare and barely ever idiomatic.)
Examples
  • Die Dunkelheit hat die Stadt umfangen.
  • The darkness enveloped the city.

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

umfangen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to surround, to envelop.

What is the past tense of 'umfangen'?

hat umfangen / umfing

What is the er/sie/es form of 'umfangen'?

er/sie/es umfängt

What is 'umfangen' related to?

The word 'umfangen' is related to fangen and um.

Where can I learn more about 'umfangen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.