German Word of the Day
schicken
SCHI-ken • verb — 7th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to send (someone/something to another person or place)
Examples
- Ich schicke dir die Datei per E-Mail.
(I'll send you the file by email.) - Kannst du das Paket bis Freitag schicken?
(Can you send the package by Friday?) - Er hat mir ein Foto geschickt.
(He sent me a photo.)
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | schicke | schickte |
| du | schickst | schicktest |
| er/sie/es | schickt | schickte |
| wir | schicken | schickten |
| ihr | schickt | schicktet |
| sie/Sie | schicken | schickten |
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Schicken is the common everyday verb for sending things (messages, packages, people). 'Senden' is slightly more formal or technical and often used for broadcasts or electronic transmission; 'verschicken' emphasizes dispatching multiple items or mailing. Use schicken in casual speech (Ich schicke dir später eine Nachricht).
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