German Word of the Day
bringen
BRING-en • verb — 24th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to bring (something or someone to a place); to cause or result in
Examples
- Kannst du mir das Buch bringen?
(Can you bring me the book?) - Ich bringe die Kinder zur Schule.
(I take/bring the children to school.) - Das wird nichts bringen.
(That won't help.)
Synonyms
- mitbringen
- liefern
Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | bringe | brachte |
| du | bringst | brachtest |
| er/sie/es | bringt | brachte |
| wir | bringen | brachten |
| ihr | bringt | brachtet |
| sie/Sie | bringen | brachten |
Bringen is a very common verb used when you move or deliver something to a place or person. It contrasts with holen (to fetch/go get something) — holen implies going to get it, bringen emphasizes moving it to a destination. Bringen is irregular in past participle (gebracht) and conjugates: ich bringe, du bringst, er/sie bringt.
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