beherbergen
Translation
accommodated, housed, hosted, sheltered
Examples
Das alte Schloss beherbergte einen König.
The old castle housed a king.
Sie beherbergte ihre Freunde für eine Nacht.
She put her friends up for a night.
Grammar Patterns
to accommodate ((sb./sth.)) to accommodate ((sb./sth.)) The castle housed a king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unterbringen (to accommodate), aufnehmen (to take in)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'Herberge' (inn, hostel). The original meaning is 'to provide with an inn'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'harbouring' someone, which sounds similar and has a related meaning of providing shelter.