aufgreifen/ˈaʊ̯fˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/to pick up (a topic/idea); to capture; to apprehend
aufgreifen is a German verb that means to pick up (a topic/idea), to capture, or to apprehend. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "griff auf" and the past participle is "aufgegriffen".
Definitions
1.to take up, resume, or address (a topic, idea, issue, suggestion, argument)(topic/discussion)
a.to respond to or continue with a topic or idea
In der Diskussion griff sie das Argument ihres Kollegen auf.—In the discussion, she took up her colleague's argument.
2.to apprehend or capture (a person)(law enforcement)
a.to take someone into custody
Die Polizei griff den Verdächtigen auf.—The police apprehended the suspect.
3.to physically pick up, seize, or snatch(literal/physical)
a.to grab or pick up something
Er griff den Ball auf und lief los.—He picked up the ball and ran off.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufgreifen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | greife auf |
| Present (du) | greifst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | greift auf |
| Preterite (ich) | griff auf |
| Participle II | aufgegriffen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | griffe auf |
| Imperative (singular) | greife auf |
| Imperative (plural) | greift auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufgreifen" mean in English?
- "aufgreifen" means to pick up (a topic/idea), to capture, or to apprehend. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufgreifen"?
- "aufgreifen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufgreifen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufgreifen" is "aufgegriffen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufgreifen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufgreifen" becomes "griff auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufgreifen"?
- "aufgreifen" is a verb in German.
