grasp

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Translation of grasp into German,

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Verb

tr.
1.

physical hold

hold something firmly with your hand
  • She grasped the rope tightly.Sie hielt das Seil fest.
2.

comprehension

understand something complex or difficult
  • He finally grasped the concept of algebra.Er hat das Konzept der Algebra endlich verstanden.
3.

success

take advantage of an opportunity
  • She grasped the chance to travel abroad.Sie ergriff die Gelegenheit, ins Ausland zu reisen.

Noun

1.

physical hold

firm hold or grip on something
  • He had a strong grasp on the rope.Er hatte einen festen Griff am Seil.
2.

education

understanding or comprehension of a subject
  • She has a good grasp of mathematics.Sie hat ein gutes Verständnis für Mathematik.
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Expressions with grasp: examples in English and translations in German

den Kern begreifen
das Wesentliche verstehen
It took him a while to grasp the idea behind the project.
den Moment nutzen
She decided to grasp the moment and start her own business.
aus der Hand gleiten
entgleiten
The ball slipped from his grasp and rolled away.
außerhalb jemandes Reichweite
unerreichbar
The concept of quantum physics is beyond his grasp.
unerreichbar
unverständlich
The solution was beyond their grasp for many students.
nach Strohhalmen greifen
In his panic, he started to grasp at straws.

Images of grasp

  • grasp: firm hold or grip on something
    (physical hold) Griff

Synonyms and analogies of grasp in English

Examples of grasp in a sentence

  • The child grasped her mother's hand in fear.
  • She struggled to grasp the new theory.
  • Once you grasp the basics, it gets easier.
  • The startup grasped an opportunity to enter the market.
  • You must grasp the moment before it passes.
  • Her grasp on the concept was impressive.

Translations of "grasp" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
erfassenv.

The learning curve indicates how quickly students grasp complex subjects.

Die Lernkurve zeigt, wie schnell Schüler komplexe Themen erfassen.

begreifenv.

New employees struggle until they grasp the layout of the land in operations.

Neue Mitarbeiter tun sich schwer, bis sie die Gesamtlage im Betrieb begreifen.

verstehenv.

He struggled to grasp the ins and outs of the legal system.

Er kämpfte damit, die Einzelheiten des Rechtssystems zu verstehen.

Noun
dasVerständnisnn.

The linking ideas presented in the lecture made the topic easier to grasp.

Die verbindenden Ideen in der Vorlesung erleichterten das Verständnis des Themas.

derGriffnm.

His grasp of the handle was secure as he swung across the gap.

Sein Griff am Handgriff war sicher, als er über die Lücke schwang.

dieReichweitenf.

The subtle irony in her novel was completely beyond his grasp.

Die subtile Ironie in ihrem Roman lag völlig außer seiner Reichweite.

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grasp: Examples and translations in context

His pet method of learning helps him grasp complex ideas quickly.

Seine bevorzugte Lernmethode hilft ihm, komplexe Ideen schnell zu erfassen.

The interpreted text helped the students grasp the complex concepts easily.

Der erläuterte Text half den Studenten, die komplexen Konzepte leicht zu erfassen.

The stepped approach to learning helps students grasp complex concepts gradually.

Der schrittweise Ansatz beim Lernen hilft Schülern, komplexe Konzepte allmählich zu erfassen.

His devised approach to learning helped him grasp complex subjects easily.

Sein durchdachter Lernansatz half ihm, komplexe Themen leicht zu erfassen.

Her explanation was briefer, allowing everyone to grasp the concept quickly.

Ihre Erklärung war prägnanter, sodass alle das Konzept schnell erfassen konnten.

A perceiving mind can intuitively grasp complex emotions and situations.

Ein feinfühliger Geist kann komplexe Emotionen und Situationen intuitiv erfassen.

The insightful discussion helped everyone grasp the complexities of climate change.

Die tiefgründige Diskussion half allen, die Komplexität des Klimawandels zu erfassen.

He mused over the painting, trying to grasp its hidden symbolism.

Er sinnierte über das Gemälde und versuchte, seine verborgene Symbolik zu erfassen.

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