begrijpen — meaning in English

English meaning

apprehend verb To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
apprehension noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
catch verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
conceive verb To become pregnant.
construe noun A piece of writing changed from one language into another.
fathom noun A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 meters), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
get verb To come to have or receive something; to obtain.
grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
see verb To perceive something with the eyes.
sense noun One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.
understand verb To grasp the meaning of something.
understanding noun The mental grasp of what something means or how it works.

begrijpen is used for these senses in English:

apprehend To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
apprehension Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
catch (transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
conceive (transitive) To understand (someone).
construe (transitive) To interpret (something) to another or publicly, explain the meaning of (something, usually language).
get (archaic) To learn; to commit to memory; to memorize; sometimes with out.
see (figuratively) To understand.
sense To comprehend.

noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
noun The act of catching or arresting someone.
noun Basic understanding or grasp of an idea.