begrepp

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Swedish

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Etymology

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From begripa (to understand), see also grepp (a grasp, a hold), like German Begriff.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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begrepp n

  1. a concept (something understood and retained in the mind)
  2. an understanding of something
    Siffrorna ger ett begrepp om omfattningen
    The numbers give an understanding of the extent
  3. (in some expressions) a thing, a household name (something or someone well known)
    Den blev ett begrepp
    It became a household name

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