Bemächtigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bemächtigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "seize", "take possession of" or "appropriate".

Essential properties of "bemächtigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bemächtigen
  • Simple past: bemächtigte
  • Participle: bemächtigt

See full conjugation of bemächtigen

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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 "bemächtigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Take control or possession"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versuchte, sich des Unternehmens zu bemächtigen.He tried to seize control of the company.
  2. Die Rebellen konnten sich der Stadt bemächtigen.The rebels were able to seize the city.
  3. Sie wollte sich der Situation bemächtigen.She wanted to take control of the situation.

2.) "Be overcome by emotion/impulse"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Eine große Angst begann ihn zu bemächtigen.A great fear began to overcome him.
  2. Die Freude bemächtigte sich ihrer.Joy overcame her.
  3. Ein Gefühl der Traurigkeit bemächtigte sich seiner.A feeling of sadness took hold of him.
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