No. 4,316 in German
erwischten
"Erwischten" means "caught" in English.
In a sentence
Die Polizei erwischte den Einbrecher auf frischer Tat.
The police caught the burglar red-handed.
In this sentence, 'erwischte' means 'caught' or 'apprehended', emphasizing the act of catching someone in the act.
Ich habe meinen Bus gerade noch erwischt.
I just barely caught my bus.
Here, 'erwischte' is used to describe successfully catching a bus, reflecting an accomplishment in arriving on time.
Sie erwischten die Gelegenheit und machten das Beste daraus.
They seized the opportunity and made the most of it.
In this context, 'erwischten' denotes seizing or taking advantage of an opportunity, indicating a metaphorical sense.
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