comprehend in German
comprehend in German is begreifen, einsehen, umfassen — comprehend means to understand something fully.
comprehend in German
begreifen
(transitive) To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly; to plumb. [from 14th c.]
einsehen
(transitive) To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly; to plumb. [from 14th c.]
umfassen
(now, _, rare) To include, comprise; to contain. [from 14th c.]
What does "comprehend" mean?
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verb To understand something fully.
"It took her a moment to comprehend the scale of the disaster."
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verb To include or contain something as part of a whole.
"The proposal comprehends several smaller initiatives."
comprehend in a sentence
- It took her a moment to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
- Young children may not fully comprehend the concept of death.
- The proposal comprehends several smaller initiatives.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "comprehend" in German?
"comprehend" in German is begreifen, einsehen, umfassen. comprehend means: To understand something fully.
How do you use "comprehend" in a sentence?
Example: "It took her a moment to comprehend the scale of the disaster." In German, "comprehend" is begreifen, einsehen, umfassen.
Are there other ways to say "comprehend" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "comprehend": begreifen, einsehen, umfassen.
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