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grasp in German

grasp in German is Griff, Verständnis, greifen — grasp means to grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

grasp in German

Griff
noun
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
Verständnis
noun
Understanding.
greifen
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
erfassen
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
verstehen
verb
begreifen
verb
erfassen
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "grasp" in German?

"grasp" in German is Griff, Verständnis, greifen. 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 German, "grasp" is Griff, Verständnis, greifen.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "grasp": Griff, Verständnis, greifen, erfassen, verstehen, begreifen.

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