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grasp in Dutch

grasp in Dutch is grip, begrip, grijpen — grasp means to grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

grasp in Dutch

grip
noun
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
begrip
noun
Understanding.
grijpen
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
vastpakken
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
begrijpen
verb
snappen
verb

What does "grasp" mean?

  1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
    "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked."
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
    "It took a while for the students to grasp the concept."
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
    "He kept a tight grasp on the rope."
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
    "Her grasp of the subject impressed the examiners."
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grasp in a sentence

  • He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
  • She grasped his arm to steady herself.
  • It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.
  • I finally grasped what she was trying to explain.

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What is "grasp" in Dutch?

"grasp" in Dutch is grip, begrip, grijpen. grasp means: To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

How do you use "grasp" in a sentence?

Example: "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked." In Dutch, "grasp" is grip, begrip, grijpen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "grasp": grip, begrip, grijpen, vastpakken, begrijpen, snappen.

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