verb

bringen

take · bring

Etwas von einem Ort zu einem anderen Ort transportieren oder mitnehmen.

The German word "bringen" is a verb that means "to bring" or "to deliver". It does not contain components aside from the root verb itself.

Similar words:

  • holen – to fetch, to get
  • tragen – to carry
  • liefern – to deliver

Differences:

  • bringen emphasizes moving something toward a place or person.
  • holen focuses on going to get something and bringing it back.
  • tragen implies carrying something physically.
  • liefern is used mainly for delivering goods or services, often professionally or commercially.

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Examples

Ich bringe das Paket zur Post.verb

I take the package to the post office.

Er bringt das Paket zur Post.verb

He brings the package to the post office.

Er bringt uns das Buch.verb

He brings us the book.

Er bringt ihr Blumen mit.verb

He brings her flowers.

Du bringst mir den Schlüssel.verb

You bring me the key.

Er bringt mir mein Buch zurück.verb

He brings me my book back.

Sie bringen ihren Hund zum Tierarzt.verb

They bring their dog to the veterinarian.

Sie brachte die Schlüssel ins Wohnzimmer.verb

She brought the keys into the living room.

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