durchgreifen

C1

to address

English meaning
to address

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durchgreifen in a sentence

Das durchgreifende Verbot von Plastikstrohhalmen ist ein wichtiger Schritt zur Reduzierung von Kunststoffmüll.

Word family

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

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What does durchgreifen mean in English?

durchgreifen means "to address". For example: "Das durchgreifende Verbot von Plastikstrohhalmen ist ein wichtiger Schritt zur Reduzierung von Kunststoffmüll."

What level is durchgreifen in German?

durchgreifen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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