VERB
begreifen/bəˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/to comprehend; to grasp; to understand
begreifen is a German verb that means to comprehend, to grasp, or to understand. It is pronounced /bəˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "begriff" and the past participle is "begriffen".
Definitions
1.to comprehend or understand something mentally(intellectual ability)
a.to intellectually grasp a concept or situation
Es fällt mir schwer, diese Theorie zu begreifen.—I find it hard to comprehend this theory.
2.to realize or come to terms with emotionally(emotional involvement)
a.to emotionally process or accept a fact
Er konnte den Tod seines Freundes lange nicht begreifen.—He could not come to terms with his friend's death for a long time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | begreifen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | begreife |
| Present (du) | begreifst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | begreift |
| Preterite (ich) | begriff |
| Participle II | begriffen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | begriffe |
| Imperative (singular) | begreife |
| Imperative (plural) | begreift |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "begreifen" mean in English?
- "begreifen" means to comprehend, to grasp, or to understand. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "begreifen"?
- "begreifen" is pronounced /bəˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "begreifen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "begreifen" is "begriffen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "begreifen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "begreifen" becomes "begriff" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "begreifen"?
- "begreifen" is a verb in German.
