The Swedish word for to grip is
gripa

Translations for to grip and their definitions

grepp
1. n-n. a grip (a hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand)
2. n-n. an approach (way of doing something)
stilistiskt grepp - stylistic device
3. n-n. (sports) a hold (e.g. in wrestling)

gripa	©
1. v. to catch hold of
2. v. to seize
3. v. to detain, to arrest; to take into legal custody
4. v. to touch deeply, to catch one's sympathies
Scenen grep oss alla mycket djupt. - The scene deeply touched all of us.