hin|greifen
Translation
to reach for, to grab for
Examples
Er greift zum Apfel hin.
He reaches for the apple.
Sie griff hin, um das fallende Glas zu fangen.
She reached out to catch the falling glass.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) to reach for sth. Er greift zum Buch hin.
((for sth.)) to reach for sth. Sie greift nach dem Schlüssel hin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hinlangen, nach etwas fassen
Etymology
From 'hin-' (towards) + 'greifen' (to grab, to grip). Literally 'to grab towards' something.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself 'gripping' or reaching (greifen) 'towards' (hin) an object, like a book on a high shelf.