verpassen
miss
Etwas nicht rechtzeitig erreichen oder an etwas nicht teilnehmen, weil man zu spät kommt oder nicht aufmerksam ist.
The German word "verpassen" is a verb meaning "to miss" (an event, opportunity, transport, etc.). It is formed from the prefix "ver-", which often implies a negative or missing action, and the root "passen", which means "to fit" or "to suit".
Similar words:
- "verfehlen" – to miss (usually a target or goal)
- "übersehen" – to overlook or miss noticing something
- "verziehen" (less common in meaning for missing)
Differences:
- "verpassen" focuses on missing an event or timing (e.g., missing a train).
- "verfehlen" refers to failing to hit or reach something physically or figuratively.
- "übersehen" implies not seeing or noticing something rather than missing it due to timing.
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Examples
Ich werde den Zug nicht verpassen.verb
I will not miss the train.
Du verpasst eine tolle Gelegenheit.verb
You are missing a great opportunity.
Ich verpasse nie die Chance, ins Kino zu gehen.verb
I never miss the opportunity to go to the movies.
Er hat seinen Zug verpasst.verb
He missed his train.
Er wird seine Chance nicht verpassen.verb
He will not miss his chance.
Du solltest deinen Zug nicht verpassen.verb
You shouldn't miss your train.
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