verbergen
Translation
to hide, to conceal
Examples
Er verbarg den Schlüssel unter der Matte.
He hid the key under the mat.
Sie konnte ihre Freude nicht verbergen.
She couldn't hide her joy.
Hinter der Fassade verbirgt sich eine traurige Geschichte.
A sad story is hidden behind the facade.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to hide ((sth.)) He hides his money under the bed.
((et4)) ((vor+3)) to hide ((sth.)) from ((sb.)) She hides the truth from her parents.
sich ((vor+3)) to hide (oneself) from ((sb.)) The child hides from the dog.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verstecken; Antonyms: zeigen, offenbaren
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' and 'bergen' (to salvage, shelter). The 'ver-' prefix shifts the meaning toward hiding something away completely.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bergen' as putting something in a safe place, like a mountain ('Berg'). 'Verbergen' is putting it away so well that it's hidden.