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rrëmb|e'·n I§ vt 1 to take [ ] with force: grab, seize 2 to take [ ] away from <> by force: snatch [ ] from <> 3 [Fig] to attract [ ] by sheer power: captivate 4 [Fig] to gain [ ] by hard struggle 5 [Fig Colloq] to understand instantly: grasp immediately 6 [Fig Colloq] to catch [ ] momentarily 7 to scorch [ ] II§ vi 1 to lean to one side 2 to get scorched • rrëmbe'·n armët/pushkët to grab one's weapons, get ready for battle • <>a rrëmbe'·n fjalën "seize the word" to seize the floor from <>, interrupt <> and not allow <> to continue • ta rrëmbe'·n fjalën nga goja "snatch the word out of your mouth" to be quick-witted, get what you mean quickly (even before the word is out of your mouth) • <> rrëmbe'·n kafshatën nga goja 1 to take the bread from <>'s mouth, take away <>'s last means of support; leave <> in helpless misery 2 <> is too inept to prevent others from taking the food right out of <>'s mouth: <> always lets others get the better of <> • <> rrëmbe'·n kohën "seize <>'s time" to waste <>'s time • [ ] rrëmbe'·n me sy to steal a glance at [ ] • rrëmbe'·n nga _ to show favor toward _: favor _ rrëmb|e's nm robber, pillager rrëmb|e'së nf 1 = rrëmbi'm 2 strong river current; river rapids