Verbüßen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbüßen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to serve (a sentence)", "to do time" or "to atone for".

Essential properties of "verbüßen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verbüßen
  • Simple past: verbüßte
  • Participle: verbüßt

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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 "verbüßen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To serve a sentence"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss eine lange Haftstrafe verbüßen.He has to serve a long prison sentence.
  2. Sie wird ihre Strafe im Gefängnis verbüßen.She will serve her sentence in prison.
  3. Nach dem Urteil musste er die Strafe verbüßen.After the verdict, he had to serve the sentence.
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