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Translation

to understand

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Word origin

From Latin capere ('to take, grasp'), used here in the sense of grasping mentally.

Origin
Latin
Root
capere
English cognates
capture, concept

Grammar

Verb type-ire (-isc-)

Examples

frase.

I do not understand this sentence.

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They will understand in time.

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capire: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 10: Words 171-180.