This is the 2672nd most frequent German word.
ergriffen
"Ergriffen" means "moved" or "deeply touched" emotionally.
In this example, 'ergriffen' is used to express an emotional reaction, specifically being deeply moved or touched by something.
Er war tief ergriffen von der Schönheit des Kunstwerks.
He was deeply moved by the beauty of the artwork.
Here, 'ergriffen' is used in the context of taking or seizing an opportunity actively.
Sie ergriffen die Gelegenheit, an dem Wettbewerb teilzunehmen.
They seized the opportunity to participate in the competition.
In this instance, 'ergriffen' signifies the act of catching or apprehending someone physically.