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verpassen
miss
The German word 'verpassen' is the direct translation of the English word 'miss'. It is used to express that someone has failed to meet, catch, or attend something. For example, 'Ich habe den Bus verpasst.' means 'I missed the bus.' or 'I was not in time to catch the bus.'.
Example sentences using: verpassen
Er hat den Bus verpasst.
He missed the bus.
In this context, 'verpassen' refers to physically missing a form of transportation.
Ich habe die Chance verpasst.
I missed the chance.
This sentence is using 'verpassen' to mean missing out on a chance or opportunity. It indicates regret over something that didn't happen.
Du darfst die Party nicht verpassen.
You should not miss the party.
This sentence is using 'verpassen' in a common way, which is missing out on an event or opportunity.