apprehension

• Substantiv, das ein Gefühl von Sorge, Angst oder Unbehagen angesichts eines erwarteten Ereignisses bezeichnet; ebenso der Akt des Verstehens oder Erfassens eines Begriffs oder einer Idee.

A noun referring to a feeling of anxiety, fear, or unease about something that is going to happen, or the act of understanding or grasping an idea.

1. Anxiety or fearB2formal

   A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen.

   Besorgnis, Angst

   • She felt a sense of apprehension before the job interview.
   • His apprehension about the surgery was understandable.
   • The students waited with apprehension for their exam results.

   Synonymeanxietyconcerndisquietdreadfearforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseworry

   Antonymecalmnesscomposureconfidenceeasereassurance

2. Understanding or comprehensionC1formal

   The act of grasping or understanding an idea or concept.

   Verständnis

   • The philosopher's theory is beyond the apprehension of most people.
   • Her quick apprehension of the problem impressed the team.
   • The course aims to improve students' apprehension of complex texts.

   Synonymecognitioncomprehensionconceptiondiscernmentgraspintellectionperceptionunderstanding

3. Arrest or captureC1formal

   The act of seizing or capturing someone, especially by legal authority.

   Festnahme

   • The police announced the apprehension of the suspect.
   • The apprehension of the fugitive took place near the border.
   • The warrant led to the swift apprehension of the criminal.

   Synonymearrestcapturedetentionseizuretaking into custody