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bringen

English translation of bringen

bring

In German, the verb 'bringen' is used to express the act of bringing or carrying something to a certain place or person. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object to express the thing being brought. For example, 'Ich bringe das Buch.' means 'I bring the book.' It can also be used to express the idea of bringing something about, as in 'Das bringt mich zum Lachen.' meaning 'That makes me laugh.'.


Example sentences using: bringen

Kannst du mir das Buch bringen?

English translation of Kannst du mir das Buch bringen?

Can you bring me the book?

This sentence is making a request, asking someone if they can bring the speaker the book.

Er wird den Wein zum Abendessen bringen.

English translation of Er wird den Wein zum Abendessen bringen.

He will bring the wine for dinner.

This sentence expresses a future action, the fact that 'he' will bring the wine for dinner.

Ich werde dir Kaffee bringen.

English translation of Ich werde dir Kaffee bringen.

I will bring you coffee.

This is an acceptance of an assumed request or a spontaneous offer from the speaker to bring coffee to the person they are addressing.

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