bei|bringen
Translation
to teach, to inflict, to produce (evidence)
Examples
Sie bringt ihrer Tochter das Lesen bei.
She is teaching her daughter to read.
Er hat dem Gegner eine Niederlage beigebracht.
He inflicted a defeat on the opponent.
Der Zeuge konnte keine Beweise beibringen.
The witness could not produce any evidence.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to teach sb. sth. The father teaches his son how to ride a bike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lehren, unterrichten (to teach); zufügen (to inflict)
Etymology
From 'bei-' (to, with) and 'bringen' (to bring). Literally 'to bring to' someone, like bringing knowledge.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bringing' (bringen) knowledge 'to' (bei) a person to teach them.