ertappen

Definitions of ertappen
  1. verb
    discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
    synonyms: erwischen
    see moresee less
    type of:
    überraschen
    cause to be surprised
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