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-' denotes a process or completion. The root is connected to an old term for 'thaw' or 'dissolve'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as meaning 'completely'. To completely break down food is to digest it. This also works as a metaphor for processing news.