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grip in German

grip in German is Griff, Hilfe, helfende Hand — grip means to take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.

grip in German

Griff
noun
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
Hilfe
noun
(figurative) Assistance; help; encouragement.
helfende Hand
noun
(figurative) Assistance; help; encouragement.
greifen
verb
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
festhalten
verb
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.

What does "grip" mean?

  1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
    "The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road."
  2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
    "The mystery novel gripped me so completely that I read all night."
  3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.
    "Climbers need a good grip on the rock to stay safe."
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grip in a sentence

  • The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road.
  • She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm.
  • The mystery novel gripped me so completely that I read all night.
  • Fear gripped the crowd as the lights suddenly went out.

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What is "grip" in German?
"grip" in German is Griff, Hilfe, helfende Hand. grip means: To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
How do you use "grip" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road." In German, "grip" is Griff, Hilfe, helfende Hand.
Are there other ways to say "grip" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "grip": Griff, Hilfe, helfende Hand, greifen, festhalten.
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