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auffassen.

to understand (something as, or in a certain way), to interpret, consider

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈaʊ̯fˌfasən/[ˈʔaʊ̯fˌfa.sn̩][ˈʔaʊ̯ˌfa-][-sən]
  1. to understand (something as, or in a certain way), to interpret, consider

    weak
    Wie muss ich das auffassen?
    Das fasse ich als persönlichen Angriff auf.
  2. to understand, comprehend, grasp

    archaic · dated · weak
    Sie fasst schnell auf und lernt leicht.
Where this word comes from

From auf- (“up”) + fassen (“to seize, grasp”). Compare Dutch opvatten.

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