Verbringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to spend (time)", "to pass (time)" or "transfer".

Essential properties of "verbringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verbringen
  • Simple past: verbrachte
  • Participle: verbracht

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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 "verbringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To spend time"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir verbringen unseren Urlaub in den Bergen.We are spending our vacation in the mountains.
  2. Sie verbringt viel Zeit mit ihren Hobbys.She spends a lot of time on her hobbies.
  3. Wie hast du deinen Sommer verbracht?How did you spend your summer?

2.) "To move or transfer something/someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gefangenen wurden in ein anderes Gefängnis verbracht.The prisoners were transferred to another prison.
  2. Die Waren müssen schnell verbracht werden.The goods must be transported quickly.
  3. Er wurde in ein Krankenhaus verbracht.He was taken to a hospital.
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