Verstehen

Definition

Verstehen is a German verb that means “to understand”. It is derived from the combination of the prefix “ver-“ which indicates completeness or intensification, and the verb “stehen” which means “to stand”.

Opposite

The opposite of verstehen is nicht verstehen, meaning “to not understand” or “to misunderstand”. It implies a lack of comprehension or failure to grasp the meaning of something.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for verstehen include:

• Begreifen (to comprehend)
• Erfassen (to grasp)
• Durchschauen (to see through)
• Nachvollziehen (to comprehend or follow logically)

Examples

• Ich verstehe nicht, was du sagst. (I don’t understand what you’re saying.)
• Kannst du mir helfen, das zu verstehen? (Can you help me understand that?)
• Sie versteht gut Deutsch. (She understands German well.)
• Es ist wichtig, zwischen den Zeilen zu verstehen. (It is important to read between the lines.)

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