Erfassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erfassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "grasp", "comprehend" or "understand".

Essential properties of "erfassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erfassen
Simple past: erfasste
Participle: erfasst

regulartransitive

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 "erfassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To grasp or understand something fully"

Definition: "To grasp or understand something completely. To perceive or understand a situation or concept in its entirety."
Translation(s): grasp, comprehend, understand, perceive
Synonym(s): begreifen, verstehen, auffassen
Antonym(s): missverstehen
Related word(s): wahrnehmen, erkennen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich konnte den Zusammenhang nicht vollständig erfassen.I couldn't fully grasp the context.
Sie erfasste sofort die Bedeutung seiner Worte.She immediately grasped the meaning of his words.
Es ist wichtig, die Komplexität des Problems zu erfassen.It is important to grasp the complexity of the problem.

2.) "To record or collect data systematically"

Definition: "To record or collect data or information systematically."
Translation(s): record, register, capture, collect, log
Synonym(s): Aufnehmen, Registrieren, Dokumentieren
Related word(s): Sammeln, Aufzeichnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Daten werden automatisch vom System erfasst.The data is automatically recorded by the system.
Wir müssen alle Kundeninformationen genau erfassen.We need to accurately record all customer information.
Die Polizei erfasste die Personalien aller Anwesenden.The police recorded the personal details of everyone present.

3.) "To physically grasp or seize something"

Definition: "To grasp or take something physically."
Translation(s): grasp, seize, catch, grab, take hold of
Synonym(s): ergreifen, fassen, packen
Antonym(s): loslassen
Related word(s): greifen, festhalten

📝 Some usage examples:

Er erfasste den Ast, um nicht zu fallen.He grasped the branch so as not to fall.
Sie erfasste schnell das Seil und zog sich hoch.She quickly grabbed the rope and pulled herself up.
Der Hund erfasste den Ball mit seinen Zähnen.The dog caught the ball with its teeth.

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