was connected with, was related to, was hanging, was attached to, was stuck (in)
Das hing überhaupt nicht mit seinem Besuch zusammen.
That had absolutely nothing to do with his visit.
— Ikiru - Einmal wirklich leben (1952)
Der Duft hing schwer in der Luft.
The scent hung heavy in the air.
Genau genommen hing es halb schief über dem Wasser, zumindest bis letzte Woche.
Technically speaking, it was hanging at an angle over the water—at least until last week.
Wenn die Jacke im Lehrerzimmer hing, kommen ja Schüler nicht infrage.
If the jacket was hanging in the teachers’ lounge, students are out of the question.
— The Teachers' Lounge (2023)
Tom hing den Schmuck an den Weihnachtsbaum.
Tom hung the decorations on the Christmas tree.
Tut mir leid, ich hing in einer Besprechung fest.
I'm sorry, I was stuck in a meeting.
— Crazy Rich (2018)
In der Luft hing noch der Geruch der Zigarren von gestern Abend.
The smell of cigars from last night still lingered in the air.
— Frau ohne Gewissen (1944)