Auffassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auffassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to interpret", "to understand" or "to perceive".

Essential properties of "auffassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: auffassen
  • Simple past: fasste auf
  • Participle: aufgefasst

See full conjugation of auffassen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "auffassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To interpret, to understand"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe seine Worte als Kompliment aufgefasst.I interpreted his words as a compliment.
  2. Man kann diese Regel auf verschiedene Weise auffassen.One can interpret this rule in various ways.
  3. Sie fasst die Situation sehr positiv auf.She perceives the situation very positively.

2.) "To grasp, to take hold of (physically)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fasst den Ball mit beiden Händen auf.He grasps the ball with both hands.
  2. Bitte fass das Glas vorsichtig auf.Please take hold of the glass carefully.
  3. Sie fasst das Seil fest auf.She firmly grasps the rope.
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