Verstehen
Example: Ich verstehe die Aufgabe nach der Erklärung besser.
Definition
"Verstehen" means to comprehend or grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It involves the mental process of making sense of information, ideas, or situations, as in the example phrase, 'Ich verstehe die Aufgabe nach der Erklärung besser,' meaning 'I understand the task better after the explanation.'
Etymology
The German word "verstehen" comes from the prefix 'ver-' combined with 'stehen,' which means 'to stand.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of 'standing over' something to gain insight or perspective. Did you know? The prefix 'ver-' often implies a transformation or thoroughness, highlighting the depth of understanding implied by "verstehen."
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"Verstehen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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