greifen nach [ˈɡʁaɪfn̩ naːx]

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Translation

to reach for

Pronunciation

[ˈɡʁaɪfn̩ naːx]

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Forms

  • Part of speech: verb
  • Präteritum: griff
  • Perfekt: hat gegriffen

Examples

  • Der Fahrer griff nach seinem Handy und übersah die Ampel. — The driver reached for his phone and missed the traffic light.

Vocabulary sets with this word

  • Words with Prepositions 3
  • More B2 Prepositions vocabulary
  • All German B2 vocabulary

B2 grammar topics

  • Advanced Location and Path Expressions
  • German Adverbial Order: TeKaMoLo
  • Auch and Focus Particles
  • Counterfactual Wishes, Conditions, and Concessions
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