verbuchen
Translation
to book, to post (accounting), to register, to chalk up
Examples
Die Firma verbucht einen Gewinn.
The company is booking a profit.
Der Betrag wurde auf Ihrem Konto verbucht.
The amount was posted to your account.
Wir können das als Erfolg verbuchen.
We can chalk that up as a success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to book sth. The accounting department has to book the invoice.
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to chalk sth. up as sth. We can chalk that up as a success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eintragen, registrieren, erzielen (to achieve)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating processing or an action) + 'buchen' (to book). It literally means to process by booking/entering into a book.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as making the action of 'buchen' (booking) official and final, like entering it into the books.