verschicken
send
Etwas auf den Weg zu einer anderen Person oder an einen anderen Ort geben, meist mit der Post oder einem Paketdienst.
The German word "verschicken" is a verb meaning "to send" or "to dispatch". It consists of the prefix "ver-" (which often implies a change or completion) and the root "schicken" (meaning "to send").
Similar words:
- senden (to send)
- abschicken (to send off)
- versenden (to dispatch, send out)
Differences:
- verschicken typically implies sending something physically (e.g., a letter or package).
- senden can refer to sending something physically or broadcasting transmitting signals.
- abschicken emphasizes the action of sending off or submitting, often used for emails or applications.
- versenden is close to "verschicken" but can have a more formal or commercial tone, often used in logistics.
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Examples
Ich verschicke die Einladungen morgen.verb
I will send the invitations tomorrow.
Viele Leute verschicken gerne Postkarten im Urlaub.verb
Many people like to send postcards on vacation.
Warum hast du die Unterlagen nicht gestern verschickt?verb
Why didn’t you send the documents yesterday?
Hast du die Nachricht schon per E-Mail verschickt oder wartest du noch auf die Antwort?verb
Have you already sent the message by email or are you still waiting for the answer?
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