This is the 1585th most frequent Dutch word.
grijpt
"Grijpt" means "grasps" or "seizes."
The verb 'grijpt' here means 'grabs', describing the action of catching or seizing something.
De kat grijpt de muis met haar scherpe klauwen.
The cat grabs the mouse with her sharp claws.
In this context, 'grijpt' is metaphorically used to mean 'seizes', implying actively taking advantage of an opportunity.
Hij grijpt elke kans om nieuwe dingen te leren.
He seizes every opportunity to learn new things.
Here, 'grijpt' is used as 'reaches for', indicating an act of quickly or urgently attempting to take hold of something.