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apprehend in German

apprehend in German is begreifen, verstehen, fangen — apprehend means to arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.

apprehend in German

begreifen
verb
To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
verstehen
verb
To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
fangen
verb
To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
festnehmen
verb
(law enforcement) To seize or take (a person) by legal process; to arrest.

What does "apprehend" mean?

  1. verb To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
    "Police apprehended the suspect near the train station."
  2. verb To understand or grasp something mentally.
    "It took a while for the full scale of the disaster to be apprehended."
  3. verb To anticipate something, usually with worry or fear.
    "She apprehended trouble the moment she saw his face."
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apprehend in a sentence

  • Police apprehended the suspect near the train station.
  • It took a while for the full scale of the disaster to be apprehended.
  • She apprehended trouble the moment she saw his face.

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What is "apprehend" in German?

"apprehend" in German is begreifen, verstehen, fangen. apprehend means: To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.

How do you use "apprehend" in a sentence?

Example: "Police apprehended the suspect near the train station." In German, "apprehend" is begreifen, verstehen, fangen.

Are there other ways to say "apprehend" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "apprehend": begreifen, verstehen, fangen, festnehmen.

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