aufgreifen

C1

pick up

English meaning
pick up

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aufgreifen in a sentence

Er hat eine Münze auf dem Boden aufgreifen.

Word family

aufgreifen is built from greifen (grab, grasp) and der Reifen (tire). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does aufgreifen mean in English?

aufgreifen means "pick up". For example: "Er hat eine Münze auf dem Boden aufgreifen."

What level is aufgreifen in German?

aufgreifen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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