bergen
Translation
to hold, to contain, to conceal, to salvage
Examples
Diese Kiste birgt ein Geheimnis.
This box holds a secret.
Die Feuerwehr birgt die Überlebenden aus dem Wrack.
The fire brigade salvages the survivors from the wreckage.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to hold, contain (sth.) The situation holds a certain risk.
((sth. / sb.)) to salvage, rescue (sth. / sb.) They salvage the shipwreck.
Similar Words
verstecken (to hide), retten (to save), enthalten (to contain)
Etymology
From Old High German 'bergan' (to protect, hide). Related to English 'bury' and 'borough' (a protected place).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Berg' (mountain) that 'birgt' (holds/conceals) treasures or dangers. The shape of a mountain can look like it's covering something.