aangrijpen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈaːŋɣrɛi̯pə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to suddenly grasp, to seize to quickly take hold of
  • (transitive) to seize an opportunity, to take advantage
  • (transitive) to move, to stir arouse strong feelings in

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch aengripen compound from Dutch, Flemish aan (on, to, -an, at) + Dutch, Flemish grijpen (grab, grip).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

grijpen

Gloss

grab, grip

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