bemächtigen

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See also: bemachtigen

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈmɛçtɪɡən/

Verb

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  1. (reflexive) to seize hold (+ genitive)
    Eine Kultur der Gewalt bemächtigt sich des Landes. – A culture of violence is seizing hold of the country.
    Ein böser Geist hat sich meines Körpers bemächtigt. – An evil spirit has seized my body.

Usage notes

This verb's usage is mostly limited to elevated language.

Conjugation

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