verb
kapieren
understand · get
Etwas im Kopf verstehen oder merken, was gemeint ist.
The German word "kapieren" is a colloquial verb meaning "to understand" or "to get it". The root isn't a straightforward decomposition: it is borrowed from French "capirer" (to capture, understand), related to Italian "capire".
Similar words in German include:
- verstehen (to understand)
- begreifen (to comprehend)
- durchschauen (to see through)
Difference:
- "Kapieren" is informal and everyday language, often used casually.
- "Verstehen" is neutral and formal.
- "Begreifen" implies a deeper or intellectual grasp.
- "Durchschauen" carries the meaning of seeing the true nature or hidden intention behind something.
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Examples
Du wirst den Stoff sicher schnell kapieren.verb
You will surely understand the material quickly.
Sie kapieren die Regel nicht.verb
They don't get the rule.
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