bringen
Meaning and Usage
"Bringen" in German means "to bring" in English. It is used to indicate the action of transporting someone or something from one place to another.
Linguistic Analysis
"Bringen" is an infinitive form of the verb. It comes from the Old High German word "bringan" and is related to the English word "bring."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "bringen" is closely related to its English counterpart "bring" in both meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the verb "bringen" is commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing the action of bringing something to a place or person.
Example Sentences
- Ich bringe dir morgen das Buch. (I will bring you the book tomorrow.)
- Sie bringt die Kinder in die Schule. (She takes the children to school.)
Memory Tips
- Associate "bringen" with the English word "bring" to remember its meaning.
- Practice using the word in context to reinforce its usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Lieferung (delivery)
- holen (to fetch)
- mitbringen (to bring along)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
As a verb, "bringen" does not have a gender or plural form. It remains the same regardless of the subject.
Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich bringe (I bring)
- du bringst (you bring)
- er/sie/es bringt (he/she/it brings)
- wir bringen (we bring)
- ihr bringt (you bring)
- sie bringen (they bring)