Vertun Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vertun" is used as verb with the meaning of "to waste", "to squander" or "to misuse".

Essential properties of "vertun"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vertun
  • Simple past: vertat
  • Participle: vertan

See full conjugation of vertun

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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 "vertun" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To waste time or resources"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den ganzen Tag mit unwichtigen Dingen vertan.He wasted the whole day on unimportant things.
  2. Ich möchte meine Zeit nicht mit diesem Projekt vertun.I don't want to waste my time on this project.
  3. Sie vertut oft Geld für unnötige Sachen.She often wastes money on unnecessary things.

2.) "To make a mistake, to miscalculate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe mich bei der Rechnung vertan.I made a mistake in the calculation.
  2. Er vertut sich oft bei der Planung.He often makes mistakes in planning.
  3. Sie hat sich im Datum vertan.She got the date wrong.
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