Angeln
fishing
Angeln is the German word for fishing. It is a verb that is used to describe the activity of catching fish, often for sport or food. The word can also be used as a noun to refer to the act or the sport of fishing. For example, one might say "Ich gehe angeln" to mean "I am going fishing". The word is also used in phrases such as "Angelausflug" (fishing trip) and "Angelverein" (fishing club).
Example sentences using: Angeln
Ich möchte heute Angeln gehen.
I would like to go fishing today.
This sentence is expressing a desire or plan to go fishing on the same day. The verb 'möchte' is a modal verb expressing a desire or wish, 'Angeln gehen' means 'to go fishing'.
Angeln ist ein entspannendes Hobby für viele Menschen.
Fishing is a relaxing hobby for many people.
In this statement, 'Angeln' is the subject of the sentence and is referred to as a leisure activity that is considered calming or relaxing by many individuals. Here, 'ist' works as the verb 'is', providing a characteristic of 'Angeln' - relaxing.
Können Sie Angeln?
Can you fish?
The sentence is in the form of a question, asking about the person’s ability to fish or perform the activity of fishing. 'Können' is a modal verb in german used to show an ability or capacity, here it is used to ask if the person possesses the skills to fish.