Vergreifen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergreifen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to make a mistake", "to err" or "to choose wrongly".

Essential properties of "vergreifen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vergreifen
Simple past: vergriff
Participle: vergriffen

irregularreflexive

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 "vergreifen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a wrong choice or take the wrong thing"

Definition: "To make a mistake when choosing or taking something incorrect."
Translation(s): to make a mistake, to err, to choose wrongly, to take the wrong thing
Synonym(s): sich irren, fehlgreifen
Related word(s): greifen, ergreifen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich im Ton vergriffen und alle beleidigt.He chose the wrong tone and offended everyone.
Ich habe mich bei der Farbe vergriffen und die falsche gekauft.I made a mistake with the color and bought the wrong one.
Sie hat sich im Regal vergriffen und das falsche Buch genommen.She took the wrong book from the shelf by mistake.

2.) "To use physical violence against someone"

Definition: "To use violence or physical force against someone."
Translation(s): to assault, to lay hands on, to use violence against
Synonym(s): überfallen, angreifen
Related word(s): greifen, ergreifen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich an dem Mann vergriffen und wurde verhaftet.He assaulted the man and was arrested.
Die Gruppe hat sich an den Passanten vergriffen.The group assaulted the passers-by.
Er hat sich an seinem Bruder vergriffen und bereut es jetzt.He laid hands on his brother and regrets it now.

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