VERB
greifen/ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/to grab; to grasp; to reach for
greifen is a German verb that means to grab, to grasp, or to reach for. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "griff" and the past participle is "gegriffen".
Definitions
1.to seize or take hold of something(physical action)
a.to grab, take with the hand
Das Kind greift nach dem Ball.—The child reaches for the ball.
2.to be effective or have an effect (of measures, changes, etc.)(figurative)
a.to take effect, work
Die neuen Regeln greifen schon nach einem Monat.—The new rules are already taking effect after one month.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | greifen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | greife |
| Present (du) | greifst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | greift |
| Preterite (ich) | griff |
| Participle II | gegriffen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | griffe |
| Imperative (singular) | greife |
| Imperative (plural) | greift |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "greifen" mean in English?
- "greifen" means to grab, to grasp, or to reach for. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "greifen"?
- "greifen" is pronounced /ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "greifen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "greifen" is "gegriffen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "greifen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "greifen" becomes "griff" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "greifen"?
- "greifen" is a verb in German.
