verlagern
relocate · shift
Etwas von einem Ort an einen anderen bringen oder bewegen.
The German word "verlagern" is a verb composed of the prefix "ver-" and the root "lagern".
- lagern means "to store," "to camp," or "to position" (literally placing or storing something).
- ver- as a prefix often indicates a change or transformation.
verlagern therefore means "to shift," "to relocate," or "to transfer" something from one place or position to another.
Similar words:
- verschieben (to move, to postpone)
- verstellen (to adjust, to change position)
- umsetzen (to implement, or physically move something)
Difference:
- verlagern emphasizes a change of location or focus (e.g., shifting production, relocating troops).
- verschieben often implies a postponement in time or moving something slightly.
- umsetzen can mean both transfer physically or realize/implement something (like ideas).
- verstellen usually means adjusting or misaligning rather than relocating.
Hence, verlagern is most appropriate when talking explicitly about transferring or shifting something to a different place or area.
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Examples
Wir verlagern die Produktion ins Ausland.verb
We are relocating production abroad.
Sie verlagern ihren Fokus auf ein neues Projekt.verb
They are shifting their focus to a new project.
Wir müssen die Produktion ins Ausland verlagern.verb
We have to relocate production abroad.
Viele Firmen verlagern die Produktion nach Asien.verb
Many companies relocate production to Asia.
Viele Firmen verlagern Arbeitsplätze in andere Länder.verb
Many companies relocate jobs to other countries.
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