תָּפַס
tafas
Everyday HebrewFormsלִתְפּוֹס
Meaning1. To hold something with your hands, often quickly.
2. To take a place, like a seat on a bus.
3. To understand an idea.
HistoryThis word comes from the Bible, where it meant to grab or seize someone or something. The meaning is very similar today.
Example
הוא תפס את הכדור בידיים.
He caught the ball with his hands.
