Versprechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Versprechen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to promise", "to pledge" or "to assure". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Versprechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: versprechen
Simple past: versprach
Participle: versprochen

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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.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Versprechen
Plural: die Versprechen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To promise or give assurance"

"Versprechen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To give one's word or assurance to do something or that something will happen."
Translation(s): to promise, to pledge, to assure
Synonym(s): zusagen, geloben, zusichern
Antonym(s): brechen
Related word(s): das Versprechen, verheißen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich verspreche dir, pünktlich zu sein.I promise you to be on time.
Er hat versprochen, uns bei dem Umzug zu helfen.He promised to help us with the move.
Die Politiker versprechen oft mehr, als sie halten können.Politicians often promise more than they can deliver.

2.) "To make a slip of the tongue"

"Versprechen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To say something by mistake or error when speaking."
Translation(s): to make a slip of the tongue, to misspeak, to say by mistake
Synonym(s): sich versprechen, verplappern
Related word(s): der Versprecher

📝 Some usage examples:

Entschuldigung, ich habe mich versprochen.Excuse me, I made a slip of the tongue.
Der Redner versprach sich mehrmals während seiner Rede.The speaker made several slips of the tongue during his speech.
Sie versprach sich und nannte den falschen Namen.She made a slip of the tongue and said the wrong name.

3.) "A promise or pledge"

"Versprechen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A given word or assurance to do something or that something will happen."
Translation(s): promise, pledge, assurance
Synonym(s): die Zusage, das Gelöbnis, die Zusicherung
Antonym(s): brechen
Related word(s): versprechen, verheißen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sein Versprechen gehalten.He kept his promise.
Das Versprechen wurde schriftlich festgehalten.The promise was recorded in writing.
Ihr Versprechen bedeutet mir sehr viel.Your promise means a lot to me.

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