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grasp verb

  /ɡɹasp/ , /ɡɹæps/ , /ɡɹæsp/ , /ɡɹɑːsp/
  • To understand.
  • To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
 begripa, fatta
  • To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
 fatta, greppa, gripa

grasp noun

  /ɡɹasp/ , /ɡɹæps/ , /ɡɹæsp/ , /ɡɹɑːsp/
  • Understanding.
 begrepp, förståelse
  • (sometimes, figurative) Grip.
 grepp
  • That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.
 grepp, räckhåll

grasping adjective

  /ˈɡɹæspɪŋ/ , /ˈɡɹɑːspɪŋ/
  • Greedy, eager for wealth.
 gamig
grasp the nettle
ta tjuren vid hornen
grasp all, lose all
den som gapar efter mycket mister ofta hela stycket, gapa efter mycket
grasp at straws
gripa efter halmstrån
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