verb
to pack, to grab
A2
Packen: common meanings are “to pack” (put things into a suitcase or box) and “to grab” (informal, quickly take). It's a regular weak verb using haben in perfect (hast gepackt). Not reflexive, not separable, participle ge‑packt. Uses normal conjugation; imperative forms include Pack! / Packt! / Packen!
Examples
Ich habe meine Sachen gepackt.
I've packed my things.
Die Mutter packte die Koffer, bevor die Familie am Morgen zum Bahnhof fuhr.
The mother packed the suitcases before the family drove to the station in the morning.
Wir müssen unsere Koffer packen.
We have to pack our suitcases.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture packing a suitcase with the syllable 'pack' visibly stamped
sounds like English 'pack' — same meaning
Notes
'packen' commonly means to pack luggage or boxes; figuratively it can mean to seize/grab (eine Chance packen). Regular weak verb.