zugreifen

hat zugegriffen · griff zu
Based on: greifen, zu
zu verb
  1. to seize, to take
  2. to access
1.

to seize, to take

(In the context of seizing an opportunity or take something that was offered.)
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Examples
  • Frische Tomaten, 5 Euro pro Kilo. Jetzt zugreifen.
  • Fresh tomatoes, 5 dollars per pound. Get some!/Dig in./ "Grab some".
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2.

to access

("zugreifen auf+Acc" - in the sense of access to a resource, especially data.)
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  • Ich kann über mein neues Handy nicht auf mein Konto zugreifen.
  • I can't access my bank account from my new phone.
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The Meaning and Family of “greifen”

"greifen" is one of the German words for "grabbing" besides "fassen". And especially the relatives of "greifen" are really useful - like der Griff, begreifen or ahngreifen.

Vocab: greifen, der Griff, der Greif, Griffin, angreifen, der Angriff, begreifen, der Begriff, durchgreifen, ergreifen, übergriffig, eingreifen, zugreifen

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How many meanings does the German word 'zugreifen' have?

zugreifen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to seize, to take, 2. to access.

What is the past tense of 'zugreifen'?

hat zugegriffen / griff zu

What is 'zugreifen' related to?

The word 'zugreifen' is related to greifen and zu.

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The Meaning and Family of “greifen”
"greifen" is one of the German words for "grabbing" besides "fassen". And especially the relatives of "greifen" are really useful - like der Griff, begreifen or ahngreifen.
Vocab: greifen, der Griff, der Greif, Griffin, angreifen, der Angriff, begreifen, der Begriff, durchgreifen, ergreifen, übergriffig, eingreifen, zugreifen
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