verb
begreifen
érteni
Etwas mit dem Verstand verstehen oder erfassen.
The German word "begreifen" is a verb meaning "to comprehend" or "to grasp" (both literally and figuratively). It's composed of the prefix "be-" and the verb "greifen" which means "to grab" or "to grasp". So, "begreifen" metaphorically means "to grasp an idea".
Similar words:
- verstehen (to understand)
- erfassen (to capture/comprehend)
- durchschauen (to see through, understand deeply)
Difference:
- "begreifen" emphasizes an active process of intellectually grasping a concept.
- "verstehen" is a more general term for understanding.
- "erfassen" often implies conceptual or factual comprehension, sometimes more formal.
- "durchschauen" suggests understanding hidden or complex matters thoroughly.
Make “begreifen” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Ich begreife nicht, was du meinst.verb
Nem értem, mit értesz.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad