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B1 · Verb

ergreifen

to take, seize, grip, capture

Word details

ergreift, ergriff, hat ergriffen[ɛɐ̯ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩]to take, seize, grip, captureIch möchte die Gelegenheit ergreifen, um mich bei allen zu bedanken.I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone.
Same stem:greifenbegreifenangreifeneingreifenaufgreifen

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