vergehen
pass · go away
Es bedeutet, dass Zeit oder ein Zustand langsam aufhört oder verschwindet.
The German word "vergehen" is a verb that means "to pass" or "to elapse," typically referring to the passage of time. It is derived from the prefix "ver-" and the verb "gehen," which means "to go." Together, "vergehen" conveys the idea of time going by.
Similar words in German include:
- "vorübergehen" - to pass by
- "ablaufen" - to expire or run out
- "verstreichen" - to pass (time)
Differences:
- "Vorübergehen": Primarily used with events or situations passing by.
- "Ablaufen": Focuses on something reaching its end, like a deadline or expiry date.
- "Verstreichen": Often emphasizes the passive passage of time, used in more formal contexts.
"Vergehen" generally emphasizes the passage of time in a broader sense, fitting both specific and extended durations.
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Examples
Die Zeit vergeht schnell.verb
Time passes quickly.
Stunden vergehen, während wir warten.verb
Hours pass as we wait.
Stunden vergehen, bevor wir uns wiedersehen.verb
Hours pass before we see each other again.
Manchmal vergehen warme Abende wie im Flug.verb
Sometimes warm evenings pass in the blink of an eye.
Der Schmerz verging nach einigen Minuten.verb
The pain went away after a few minutes.
Bis zur Entscheidung vergingen mehrere Wochen.verb
Several weeks passed before the decision.
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