greifen — meaning in English

English meaning

apprehension noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
grab verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
seize verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
take verb To reach out and get hold of something, or to remove or carry it away.

greifen is used for these senses in English:

apprehension (rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
clasp (transitive) To take hold of; to grasp.
grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
grip (transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
reach for To try to get (something) by extending one's arm or moving one's hand.
seize (transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
take (transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.

noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
noun The act of catching or arresting someone.
noun Basic understanding or grasp of an idea.

noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.