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Verstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Verstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to understand", "to comprehend" or "to grasp".
Essential properties of "verstehen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: verstehen
- Simple past: verstand
- Participle: verstanden
irregulartransitive
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 "verstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To grasp the meaning"
- Definition: "To comprehend the meaning of something."
- Translation(s): to understand, to comprehend, to grasp
- Synonym(s): begreifen, kapieren
- Antonym(s): missverstehen
- Related word(s): Verständnis, verständigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann dich gut verstehen.
- Er hat den Text nicht richtig verstanden.
- Sie versteht die mathematischen Probleme schnell.
2.) "To get along well with someone"
- Definition: "To have a harmonious relationship with someone."
- Translation(s): to get along, to understand each other, to have a good relationship
- Synonym(s): sich vertragen, gut auskommen
- Antonym(s): streiten
- Related word(s): Verständigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir verstehen uns sehr gut.
- Sie versteht sich nicht mit ihren Kollegen.
- Er versteht sich gut mit seiner Schwester.
3.) "To perceive the underlying meaning or intent"
- Definition: "To grasp the sense or intention behind something."
- Translation(s): to understand, to perceive, to grasp, to realize
- Synonym(s): durchschauen, erkennen
- Antonym(s): missverstehen
- Related word(s): Verständnis
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich verstehe, was du meinst.
- Er verstand das wahre Motiv hinter der Tat.
- Sie versteht die Ironie in seinen Worten.