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grab in Dutch

grab in Dutch is grijpen — grab means to take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

grab in Dutch

grijpen
verb
(intransitive) To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).

What does "grab" mean?

  1. verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
    "He grabbed his coat and ran out the door."
  2. verb To quickly get or take something, often in passing.
    "Let's grab some coffee before the meeting."
  3. verb To strongly capture someone's attention or interest.
    "The opening scene really grabs the audience."
  4. noun A sudden attempt to seize or take something.
    "He made a grab for the last seat on the train."
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grab in a sentence

  • He grabbed his coat and ran out the door.
  • She grabbed the railing to keep from falling.
  • Let's grab some coffee before the meeting.
  • The opening scene really grabs the audience.

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What is "grab" in Dutch?

"grab" in Dutch is grijpen. grab means: To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

How do you use "grab" in a sentence?

Example: "He grabbed his coat and ran out the door." In Dutch, "grab" is grijpen.

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