Vokabahn

greifen

Vokabahn
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Verb

greifen

to grab; to grasp; to grip (something)

B1 rank #1,855

Meanings

Verb
  1. to grab; to grasp; to grip (something)
  2. to grab; to seize; to snatch (in an aggressive way)
  3. to reach; to grab
  4. to come into effect

In a sentence

Du musst mit beiden Händen nach dem Geländer greifen.

You need to grab the handrail with both hands.

Forms

infinitive greifen
he/she/it greift
simple past griff
perfect hat gegriffen

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