Zurückbringen
Example: Kannst du mir das Buch morgen zurückbringen?
Definition
"Zurückbringen" means to return something to its original place or owner, often after borrowing. For example, it can be used when asking someone to bring a book back to you after they have used it.
Etymology
The German word "zurückbringen" combines "zurück," meaning 'back,' and "bringen," meaning 'to bring.' Together, they form a verb literally meaning 'to bring back.' Did you know? This compound verb neatly expresses the action of returning something, a concept common in many languages.
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"Zurückbringen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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