German Word of the Day
versprechen
ver-SPRECH-en • verb — 28th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to promise; to assure; (reflexive) to misspeak or make a slip of the tongue
Examples
- Ich verspreche dir, dass ich morgen komme.
(I promise you that I'll come tomorrow.) - Wenn du etwas versprichst, musst du dein Versprechen halten.
(If you promise something, you must keep your promise.) - Entschuldigung, ich habe mich versprochen; ich meinte zehn, nicht zwanzig.
(Sorry, I misspoke; I meant ten, not twenty.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | verspreche | versprach |
| du | versprichst | versprachst |
| er/sie/es | verspricht | versprach |
| wir | versprechen | versprachen |
| ihr | versprecht | verspracht |
| sie/Sie | versprechen | versprachen |
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Use 'versprechen' when making a promise or giving someone your assurance (e.g., 'Ich verspreche dir...'). Note the reflexive form 'sich versprechen' means 'to misspeak' (a slip of the tongue), which is a different meaning. 'Versprechen' is common in both formal and informal contexts; choose synonyms like 'zusichern' or 'versichern' for more formal assurances.
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