verbringen
spend · spending
Zeit an einem Ort sein oder mit einer Tätigkeit nutzen.
The German word "verbringen" is a verb meaning "to spend" (time). It is formed from the prefix "ver-" and the verb "bringen" (to bring).
- bringen = to bring
- The prefix ver- often indicates a change or completion.
"Verbringen" specifically refers to spending or passing time somewhere or doing something.
Similar words:
- verweilen – to linger, to stay for some time
- aufhalten – to stay, to stop (temporary)
- verplaudern – to while away (time, usually in casual talk)
Difference:
- verbringen focuses on the duration or passing of time in general or at a place.
- verweilen implies a more conscious, sometimes leisurely stay.
- aufhalten can also mean to stop or hold up, not just spending time.
- verplaudern refers to wasting or spending time talking, often somewhat carelessly.
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Examples
Ich verbringe viel Zeit mit meiner Familie.verb
I spend a lot of time with my family.
Er verbringt den Abend mit Freunden.verb
He spends the evening with friends.
Sie verbringen ihre Ferien in den Bergen.verb
They are spending their vacations in the mountains.
Wir verbringen das Wochenende am See.verb
We spend the weekend at the lake.
Er verbringt seinen Urlaub am Meer.verb
He spends his vacation at the sea.
Sie verbringen viel Zeit am Strand.verb
They spend a lot of time at the beach.
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