erwischen

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German

Etymology

er- +‎ wischen

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɛʁˈvɪ.ʃən], [ɛɐ̯ˈvɪ.ʃn̩]
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Verb

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  1. to catch (someone in an act of wrongdoing)
    Die Polizei erwischte den Taschendieb auf frischer Tat.
    The police caught the pickpocket in the act / red-handed.
    Der Gefangene wurde bei seinem Ausbruchsversuch erwischt.
    The prisoner was caught during his escape attempt.

Conjugation

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