VERB
erfassen/ɛɐ̯ˈfasn̩/to record; to grasp; to capture
erfassen is a German verb that means to record, to grasp, or to capture. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erfasste" and the past participle is "erfasst".
Definitions
1.to collect or record information systematically(data, information)
a.to gather or enter data
Bitte erfassen Sie alle Teilnehmer im System.—Please enter all participants into the system.
2.to comprehend or grasp intellectually(understand)
a.to mentally understand or realize
Es dauert, bis man die Bedeutung wirklich erfasst.—It takes time to really grasp the meaning.
3.to capture or take hold of something(physical action)
a.to seize or physically take hold
Die Kamera erfasst alle Bewegungen im Raum.—The camera captures all movements in the room.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erfassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erfasse |
| Present (du) | erfasst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erfasst |
| Preterite (ich) | erfasste |
| Participle II | erfasst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erfasste |
| Imperative (singular) | erfasse |
| Imperative (plural) | erfasst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erfassen" mean in English?
- "erfassen" means to record, to grasp, or to capture. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erfassen"?
- "erfassen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erfassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erfassen" is "erfasst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erfassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erfassen" becomes "erfasste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erfassen"?
- "erfassen" is a verb in German.
