German Word · Beginner
begreifen
to understand intellectually
Pronunciation: /bəˈɡʁaɪ̯fən/
Meaning
to understand intellectually
Example
Der menschliche Verstand kann die Ewigkeit nicht wirklich begreifen.
The human mind cannot really comprehend eternity.
Practice tips
- Practice begreifen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.