bei|bringen
Translation
to teach, to inflict, to produce (evidence)
Examples
Sie bringt ihrer Tochter das Lesen bei.
She is teaching her daughter to read.
Er hat dem Gegner eine Niederlage beigebracht.
He inflicted a defeat on the opponent.
Der Zeuge konnte keine Beweise beibringen.
The witness could not produce any evidence.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to teach sb. sth. The father is teaching his son how to ride a bike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lehren, unterrichten (to teach); zufügen (to inflict)
Etymology
Composed of 'bei-' (to, with) and 'bringen' (to bring). It literally means 'to bring to' someone, like bringing them knowledge.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'bringing' (bringen) knowledge 'to' (bei) a person to teach them.