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understand in German

understand in German is verstehen, begreifen, den Eindruck haben — understand means to grasp the meaning of something.

understand in German

verstehen
verb
begreifen
verb
den Eindruck haben
verb
glauben
verb

What does "understand" mean?

  1. verb To grasp the meaning of something.
    "Do you understand the instructions on the form?"
  2. verb To know someone's feelings, character, or reasons for acting a certain way.
    "Good parents try to understand their children rather than just correct them."
  3. verb To believe something to be true based on what you've heard, even without full proof.
    "I understand the meeting has been moved to Friday."
  4. interjection Used to acknowledge that you've grasped what someone just said.
    ""Take the second left." "Understood.""

understand in a sentence

  • Do you understand the instructions on the form?
  • I finally understood what she meant after she explained it twice.
  • Good parents try to understand their children rather than just correct them.
  • I understand the meeting has been moved to Friday.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "understand" in German?

"understand" in German is verstehen, begreifen, den Eindruck haben. understand means: To grasp the meaning of something.

How do you use "understand" in a sentence?

Example: "Do you understand the instructions on the form?" In German, "understand" is verstehen, begreifen, den Eindruck haben.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "understand": verstehen, begreifen, den Eindruck haben, glauben.

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