This is the 843rd most frequent German word.
verstehen
"Verstehen" means "to understand."
Here, 'verstehen' is used to indicate comprehension or understanding of someone's meaning or perspective.
Ich verstehe, was du meinst.
I understand what you mean.
The verb 'verstehen' here is reflective, demonstrating mutual understanding or rapport between individuals in a relationship context.
Wir verstehen uns gut seit dem ersten Treffen.
We have understood each other well since the first meeting.
'Verstehen' in this context conveys grappling with comprehending a reason or cause behind an event or situation.