This is the 1049th most frequent Dutch word.
begrijpen
"Begrijpen" means "to understand."
In this sentence, 'begrijpen' is used to denote a lack of understanding of a logical or causative situation.
Ik begrijp niet waarom het regent.
I do not understand why it is raining.
Here, 'begrijpen' is used to express an attempt to comprehend something explained or abstract.
Kun je uitleggen wat je bedoelt? Ik probeer het te begrijpen.
Can you explain what you mean? I am trying to understand it.
In this example, 'begrijpen' means to have the cognitive ability to understand a language.