verb
vertagen
postpone
Etwas auf einen späteren Zeitpunkt verschieben, zum Beispiel ein Treffen oder eine Entscheidung.
The German word "vertagen" is a verb meaning "to postpone" or "to adjourn" (usually a meeting or appointment).
- It is composed of the prefix "ver-" and the root "tagen", where "tagen" means "to hold a meeting" or "to convene".
Similar words:
- "aufschieben" – to postpone/delay (more general).
- "verschieben" – to reschedule or move something to a later time.
- "verschieben" is often broader, including appointments, tasks, events.
- "vertagen" specifically relates to postponing formal meetings or sessions.
Difference:
- "Vertagen" is commonly used in a formal or official context, especially regarding meetings or parliamentary sessions.
- "Aufschieben" and "verschieben" are more general, used for appointments, deadlines, and everyday tasks.
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Examples
Wir müssen das Meeting auf morgen vertagen.verb
We have to postpone the meeting to tomorrow.
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