schnapp sie dir
The English phrase "get them" is translated into German as schnapp sie dir.
This is an exclamation used to encourage someone to capture or catch a person or an animal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb schnapp (grab or snatch), the pronoun sie (them) and the reflexive pronoun dir (for yourself or to yourself).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase schnapp sie dir uses the singular informal imperative, which means it is used when you are addressing only one person.
Did you know?
- The phrase schnapp sie dir is the official German translation of the famous catchphrase 'Gotta catch 'em all!' used in the Pokémon franchise.
- The word schnapp is an onomatopoeia reflecting the quick, snapping sound of a mouth or a trap closing.
- In German, using schnapp instead of a more general verb like fangen (catch) implies a sudden, aggressive movement rather than a patient pursuit.
Examples in context
- Holen Sie sie bitte ab.Please pick them up.
- Könnten Sie sie bekommen?Could you get them?
- Könnten Sie sie abholen?Could you pick them up?
- Kannst du sie besorgen?Can you get them?
- Kannst du sie abholen?Can you pick them up?
- Könnten Sie die Bücher für mich besorgen?Could you get the books for me?
- Natürlich, ich werde sie für Sie abholen.Of course, I will pick them up for you.
- Kannst du meine Schlüssel bitte holen?Can you please get my keys?
- Klar, ich bringe sie dir gleich.Sure, I'll bring them to you right away.
- Schnapp sie dir, bevor sie den Garten verlassen.Get them before they leave the garden.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are trying to catch some escaped rabbits in the garden.
- LukasDa sind sie! Schnapp sie dir, Laura!There they are! Get them, Laura!
- LauraIch versuche es, aber sie sind zu schnell!I'm trying, but they are too fast!
- LukasLauf von links herum und schnapp sie dir!Run around from the left and get them!
- LauraIch hab sie endlich!I finally got them!
