erwischen
catch
Meaning of erwischen
es rechtzeitig schaffen, an einen Ort zu gelangen
to get on a train, bus or plane in time
Pronunciation
erwischen with English translation
erwischen usage examples
Wir müssen den letzten Zug erwischen.
We have to catch the last train.
Wenn wir losgehen, erwischen wir noch den Bus.
If we leave now, we'll still catch the bus.
erwischen synonyms
What's the difference between erwischen, packen, and erreichen
Means “to grab,” “to take,” or “to manage to do something.” With transport, it can mean “to make it,” but it is often informal.
A neutral, standard word meaning “to reach,” “to get to,” or “to arrive in time for.” It fits airport situations well.
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erwischen belongs to the topic "At the Airport →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does erwischen mean?
to get on a train, bus or plane in time
How do you pronounce erwischen?
erwischen is pronounced [ɛɐ̯ˈvɪʃən].
How is erwischen used in a sentence?
We have to catch the last train. Translation: Wir müssen den letzten Zug erwischen.
Is erwischen part of At the Airport vocabulary?
Yes, erwischen (catch) can be learned in the At the Airport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is erwischen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, erwischen (catch) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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