fassen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to catch, to grasp, to contain

fassen — German verb meaning to catch, to grasp, to contain (B1)
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What does „fassen" mean in English?

„fassen" is a German verb meaning "to catch, to grasp, to contain" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Sie haben den Dieb gefasst.

They caught the thief.

2

Ich habe den Entschluss gefasst, nach Wien zu ziehen.

I made (grasped) the decision to move to Vienna.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Idioms with „fassen"

„Fassen Sie sich!" — Compose yourself. „Sie müssen Mut fassen." — You must pluck up courage. „Dieser Edelstein ist in Gold gefaßt." — This jewel is mounted in gold.

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