Schicken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schicken" is used as verb with the meaning of "send", "dispatch" or "delegate".

Essential properties of "schicken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schicken
  • Simple past: schickte
  • Participle: geschickt

See full conjugation of schicken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "schicken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To send something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde dir das Paket morgen schicken.I will send you the package tomorrow.
  2. Kannst du mir bitte die Datei per E-Mail schicken?Can you please send me the file by email?
  3. Wir schicken die Karten per Post.We send the cards by mail.

2.) "To send someone somewhere"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seinen Sohn zum Einkaufen geschickt.He sent his son to go shopping.
  2. Sie schickt ihre Kinder zur Schule.She sends her children to school.
  3. Die Firma schickt ihn auf eine Geschäftsreise.The company sends him on a business trip.

3.) "To delegate or send someone to represent"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Chef schickt ihn, um die Angelegenheit zu klären.The boss sends him to clarify the matter.
  2. Sie schickt ihren Anwalt, um ihren Fall zu vertreten.She sends her lawyer to represent her case.
  3. Er schickt seinen Mitarbeiter zur Besprechung.He sends his employee to the meeting.

4.) "To send information or news"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte schick mir eine Nachricht, wenn du ankommst.Please send me a message when you arrive.
  2. Er hat ihr eine E-Mail geschickt, um sie zu informieren.He sent her an email to inform her.
  3. Ich werde dir die Details später schicken.I will send you the details later.

5.) "To expel or dismiss someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer hat ihn aus dem Unterricht geschickt.The teacher sent him out of class.
  2. Sie wurde vom Chef geschickt, weil sie zu spät kam.She was dismissed by the boss because she was late.
  3. Er hat den unhöflichen Gast geschickt.He sent the rude guest away.
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