seize in German
seize in German is ergreifen, greifen, fassen — seize means to grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
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?
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verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
"She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling."
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verb To make the most of a chance when it comes along.
"If you want that job, you must seize the opportunity now."
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verb To take control of something, using force or the law.
"The authorities can seize goods that were brought into the country illegally."
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verb To hit someone suddenly and strongly, as an illness or feeling might.
"A sudden panic seized her as the lights went out."
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seize in a sentence
- She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling.
- The goalkeeper dived to seize the ball before anyone else could reach it.
- If you want that job, you must seize the opportunity now.
- They seized the chance to travel while the children were still small.
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What is "seize" in German?
"seize" in German is ergreifen, greifen, fassen. seize means: To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
How do you use "seize" in a sentence?
Example: "She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling." In German, "seize" is ergreifen, greifen, fassen.
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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