Fassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "grasp", "take" or "hold".

Essential properties of "fassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: fassen
  • Simple past: fasste
  • Participle: gefasst

See full conjugation of fassen

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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 "fassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To grasp, take, or hold something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fasste den Griff der Tür und öffnete sie.He grasped the door handle and opened it.
  2. Sie fasste das Kind an der Hand.She took the child by the hand.
  3. Der Hund fasste den Ball mit dem Maul.The dog grasped the ball with its mouth.

2.) "To comprehend or understand"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann es nicht fassen, dass er das getan hat.I can't comprehend that he did that.
  2. Sie konnte die Nachricht kaum fassen.She could barely comprehend the news.
  3. Er fasste den Inhalt des Buches schnell.He quickly grasped the content of the book.

3.) "To formulate or express concisely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fasste seine Gedanken in wenigen Worten.He formulated his thoughts in a few words.
  2. Sie fasste den Bericht kurz zusammen.She summarized the report briefly.
  3. Wir müssen das Protokoll präzise fassen.We must phrase the minutes precisely.

4.) "To contain or have capacity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Behälter fasst 10 Liter.The container holds 10 liters.
  2. Das Stadion fasst 50.000 Zuschauer.The stadium accommodates 50,000 spectators.
  3. Wie viel Wasser fasst dieser Eimer?How much water does this bucket hold?

5.) "To decide or resolve something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fasste den Entschluss, zu kündigen.He made the decision to quit.
  2. Sie fasste Mut und sprach ihn an.She took courage and spoke to him.
  3. Wir müssen einen Beschluss fassen.We must reach a resolution.
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