beherbergen
accommodate · house
Jemandem für eine Zeit einen Schlafplatz und oft auch Essen geben, damit die Person dort wohnen kann.
The German word "beherbergen" is a verb that means "to accommodate" or "to host". It is derived from "be-" (a prefix that can denote an action) and "herbergen", which comes from the noun "Herberge" meaning "shelter" or "lodging". "Beherbergen" is often used in the context of providing shelter or a place to stay for someone.
Similar words in German include "unterbringen" (to house or put up), "aufnehmen" (to take in), and "gastgeben" (to host).
The main difference is that "beherbergen" typically implies a more formal or prepared arrangement for accommodation, whereas "unterbringen" might suggest a more informal or temporary arrangement.
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Examples
Das Hotel kann viele Gäste beherbergen.verb
The hotel can accommodate many guests.
Unser Haus beherbergt viele Gäste.verb
Our house accommodates many guests.
Das Hotel beherbergt Touristen aus der ganzen Welt.verb
The hotel houses tourists from all over the world.
Der alte Bauernhof beherbergte im Winter mehrere Familien.verb
The old farmhouse housed several families in the winter.
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