seize in German
seize in German is ergreifen, greifen, fassen — seize means to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
seize in German
ergreifen
(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
greifen
(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
fassen
(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
ergreifen
(transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
packen
(transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
beschlagnahmen
(transitive) To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
ergreifen
(transitive) To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
erfassen
(transitive) To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
packen
(transitive) To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
krampfen
(intransitive) To have a seizure.
festgehen
(intransitive) To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
stocken
(intransitive) To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
What does "seize" mean?
- verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- verb To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
- verb To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
- verb To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
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What is "seize" in German?
"seize" in German is ergreifen, greifen, fassen. seize means: To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
Are there other ways to say "seize" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "seize": ergreifen, greifen, fassen, packen, beschlagnahmen, erfassen.
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