verzögern
Translation
to delay, to postpone, to stall
Examples
Wir müssen die Entscheidung verzögern.
We have to delay the decision.
Die Lieferung verzögert sich um eine Woche.
The delivery is delayed by a week.
Grammar Patterns
to delay ((sth.)) ((et4)) verzögern The storm is delaying our departure.
to be delayed sichAkk verzögern The project has been delayed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postpone, put off; Antonyms: accelerate, expedite
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix) + 'zögern' (to hesitate). To cause something to hesitate, hence to delay it.
Memory Tips
The base word is 'zögern' (to hesitate). Adding 'ver-' turns it into the act of delaying something.