No. 2,102 in Dutch
grijpen
"Grijpen" means "to grab" or "to seize."
In a sentence
Ik moet de kans grijpen om te reizen.
I must seize the opportunity to travel.
In this sentence, 'grijpen' is used metaphorically to describe taking advantage of an opportunity or chance.
De kat probeert de muis te grijpen.
The cat is trying to grab the mouse.
Here, 'grijpen' is used literally to indicate the physical act of catching or capturing something.
Hij kon de situatie niet helemaal grijpen.
He could not fully grasp the situation.
In this context, 'grijpen' is used figuratively to signify understanding or comprehending something.
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