No. 2,593 in German
aufgegriffen
"Aufgegriffen" means "picked up" or "taken up," often referring to capturing or addressing something.
In a sentence
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen auf der Flucht aufgegriffen.
The police caught the suspect while he was fleeing.
In this sentence, 'aufgegriffen' is used in the context of apprehending or taking into custody, specifically referring to the police catching someone. It is a past participle used in the perfect tense.
Die Diskussion hat viele spannend aufgegriffene Themen enthalten.
The discussion included many topics that were captivatingly addressed.
Here 'aufgegriffen' serves to denote the act of addressing or tackling topics or issues. It is applied in a figurative sense.
Er hat die Idee aufgegriffen und sie weiterentwickelt.
He took up the idea and developed it further.
In this usage, 'aufgegriffen' signifies taking up or adopting an idea. It emphasizes continuing or building upon something initiated.
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