verb
to grasp, to seize
B1
Fassen: commonly 'to grasp' or 'to seize' (physically or mentally). Non-reflexive: use with object and auxiliary haben; regular weak verb (Perfekt: habe gefasst). Reflexive sich fassen means 'to compose oneself' or calm down. Not separable; imperative forms: Fass! / Fassen Sie!
Examples
Ich fasse endlich den Sinn dieses Satzes.
I finally grasp the meaning of this sentence.
Er fasste den Text kurz zusammen.
He briefly summarized the text.
Ich fasse den Plan zusammen.
I'm summarizing the plan.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture grabbing an object with your hand—your fingers 'fassen' it.
Sounds like English 'fasten' — imagine you 'grasp' or 'hold on to' something to fasten it.
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