verhängen
Translation
to impose, to inflict, to cover, to decree
Examples
Der Richter wird eine Strafe verhängen.
The judge will impose a penalty.
Sie verhängte die Fenster mit Vorhängen.
She covered the windows with curtains.
Der Ausnahmezustand wurde über die Stadt verhängt.
A state of emergency was imposed on the city.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((über+4)) to impose sth. on sb./sth. A curfew was imposed on the city.
((et4)) to impose sth. The judge imposed a heavy fine.
((et4)) ((mit+3)) to cover sth. with sth. She covered the mirror with a cloth.
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Etymology
Prefix 'ver-' + 'hängen' (to hang). Literally 'to hang over'. This can mean covering something, or imposing something (like a punishment) upon someone.
Memory Tips
Imagine a judge 'hanging' a punishment over a defendant's head. Or 'hanging' curtains (Vorhänge) to cover a window.