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apprehension in German

apprehension in German is Anfassen, Ergreifen, Fassen — apprehension means a worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.

apprehension in German

Anfassen
noun
(rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
Ergreifen
noun
(rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
Fassen
noun
(rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
Greifen
noun
(rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
Nehmen
noun
(rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
Festnahme
noun
(legal) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
Auffassung
noun
Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
Begreifen
noun
Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
Erfassung
noun
Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
Verstehen
noun
Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
Ansicht
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
Ahnung
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
Auffassung
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
Begriff
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
Idee
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
Meinung
noun
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
Auffassungsgabe
noun
The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
Auffassungskraft
noun
The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
Fassungsgabe
noun
The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
Fassungskraft
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.
Verständnis
noun
The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
Befürchtung
noun
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
Besorgnis
noun
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
Angst
noun
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
Bangigkeit
noun
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
Bedenken
noun
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
Bedenklichkeit
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 German?

"apprehension" in German is Anfassen, Ergreifen, Fassen. 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 German, "apprehension" is Anfassen, Ergreifen, Fassen.

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

Yes — German has 27 translations listed for "apprehension": Anfassen, Ergreifen, Fassen, Greifen, Nehmen, Festnahme.

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