VERB
ergreifen/ɛɐ̯ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/to seize; to grasp; to capture
ergreifen is a German verb that means to seize, to grasp, or to capture. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ergriff" and the past participle is "ergriffen".
Definitions
1.to take hold of something or someone abruptly or with force(physical action)
a.to grab or seize with the hands
Er ergriff ihre Hand und zog sie aus der Gefahrenzone.—He seized her hand and pulled her out of the danger zone.
2.to be deeply moved or affected emotionally(emotional/figurative)
a.to be emotionally touched or moved
Sie war von seiner Rede tief ergriffen.—She was deeply moved by his speech.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ergreifen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ergreife |
| Present (du) | ergreifst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ergreift |
| Preterite (ich) | ergriff |
| Participle II | ergriffen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ergriffe |
| Imperative (singular) | ergreife |
| Imperative (plural) | ergreift |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ergreifen" mean in English?
- "ergreifen" means to seize, to grasp, or to capture. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ergreifen"?
- "ergreifen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ergreifen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ergreifen" is "ergriffen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ergreifen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ergreifen" becomes "ergriff" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ergreifen"?
- "ergreifen" is a verb in German.
