ergreifen

German (Berlin)

/ɛʁˈɡʁaɪfən/

verb-strong
Definitions
  • to seize, capture
  • to take up (a job, etc.)

Etymology

Prefix from German greifen (grab, seize).

Origin

German (Berlin)

greifen

Gloss

grab, seize

Concept
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Possession

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