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apprehension in Dutch

apprehension in Dutch is grijpen, arrestatie, vastgrijpen — apprehension means a worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.

apprehension in Dutch

grijpen
noun
(rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
arrestatie
noun
(legal) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
grijpen
noun
(legal) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
vastgrijpen
noun
(legal) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
begrijpen
noun
Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
begrip
noun
Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
snappen
noun
Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
begrip
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
gezichtspunt
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
opinie
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
visie
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
begrip
noun
The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
verstand
noun
The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
angst
noun
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
vrees
noun
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.

What does "apprehension" mean?

  1. noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
    "She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached."
  2. noun The act of catching or arresting someone.
    "The apprehension of the suspect took place at the airport."
  3. noun Basic understanding or grasp of an idea.
    "His apprehension of the material improved after the extra lessons."
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apprehension in a sentence

  • She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached.
  • There was some apprehension among staff about the merger.
  • The apprehension of the suspect took place at the airport.
  • His apprehension of the material improved after the extra lessons.

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What is "apprehension" in Dutch?

"apprehension" in Dutch is grijpen, arrestatie, vastgrijpen. apprehension means: A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.

How do you use "apprehension" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached." In Dutch, "apprehension" is grijpen, arrestatie, vastgrijpen.

Are there other ways to say "apprehension" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 12 translations listed for "apprehension": grijpen, arrestatie, vastgrijpen, begrijpen, begrip, snappen.

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