verdauen
Translation
to digest, to process, to stomach
Examples
Der Magen verdaut die Nahrung.
The stomach digests the food.
Ich muss diese Nachricht erst verdauen.
I have to digest this news first.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) to digest sth. The body digests the food.
Similar Words
verarbeiten (to process), begreifen (to comprehend)
Etymology
The prefix 'ver-' indicates a process or completion. The root is related to an old word for 'thaw' or 'dissolve'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as 'thoroughly'. To thoroughly break down food is to digest it. This applies metaphorically to information too.