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How do you say "to send (mail)" in German?
verschicken
In German, "to send (mail)" is verschicken.
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Pronunciation
FER-shik-en. Three syllables, stress on second: 'ver' (fer), 'shik' (shik), 'en'.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb, prefix ver-. Past tense: verschickte, past participle: verschickt. Takes the accusative object.
Example sentence
Meine Mutter verschickt einen Brief.
My mother sends a letter.
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How to remember verschicken
Ver- is a prefix that makes a general action. Schicken means 'to send'. Verschicken is to send off/distribute.
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Questions about verschicken
How do you say "to send (mail)" in German?
In German, "to send (mail)" is verschicken. It is a noun.
How is verschicken written in German?
verschicken is written using the standard German script.
How is verschicken used in a sentence?
Use verschicken as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Meine Mutter verschickt einen Brief. (My mother sends a letter.).
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