Vermachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vermachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to bequeath", "to leave (in a will)" or "to will".

Essential properties of "vermachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vermachen
  • Simple past: vermachte
  • Participle: vermacht

See full conjugation of vermachen

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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 "vermachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To bequeath, leave in a will"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat ihr das Haus vermacht.He bequeathed the house to her.
  2. Sie vermachte ihm ihre Schmuckstücke.She bequeathed her jewelry to him.
  3. Er vermacht seinen Kindern sein Vermögen.He bequeaths his fortune to his children.

2.) "Colloquially, to close or secure (door/window)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du bitte das Fenster vermachen?Can you please close the window?
  2. Er vermachte die Tür, bevor er ging.He closed the door before he left.
  3. Sie vermachten das Tor für die Nacht.They closed the gate for the night.
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