verbringen
Translation
to spend (time)
Examples
Er verbrachte seine Kindheit auf dem Land.
He spent his childhood in the countryside.
Sie verbrachte Stunden mit dem Buch.
She spent hours with the book.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sb./sth.)) to spend (sth.) (with sb./sth.) She spent the evening with friends.
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.