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Ertappen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ertappen" is used as verb with the meaning of "catch", "apprehend" or "surprise".
Essential properties of "ertappen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: ertappen
- Simple past: ertappte
- Participle: ertappt
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 "ertappen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To catch someone red-handed"
- Definition: "To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or unexpected."
- Translation(s): catch, apprehend, surprise, discover
- Synonym(s): überraschen, erwischen
- Related word(s): erwischen, überraschen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich konnte ihn dabei ertappen, wie er den Kuchen stahl.
- Sie hat ihn ertappt, als er heimlich rauchte.
- Der Lehrer ertappte den Schüler beim Schummeln.