verbringen
Translation
to spend (time)
Examples
Ich habe den Tag im Bett verbracht.
I spent the day in bed.
Die Zeit wurde sinnvoll verbracht.
The time was spent meaningfully.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((somewhere)) to spend (sth.) (somewhere) I spent my vacation in the mountains.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zugebracht, aufgewendet
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating completion or process) and 'bringen' (to bring). It literally means 'to bring time through' to its end.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bringing' your time to a certain place or activity. The 'ver-' prefix often implies finishing something, so you 'bring' the time to its conclusion.