verb
to spend (time), to pass (time)
B1
'verbringen' (haben): verb meaning to spend or pass (time). Mixed/irregular: Präteritum verbrachte, Partizip II verbracht. Non-reflexive, not separable. Often used with a direct object (Zeit verbringen) and with mit + dative to indicate company (Zeit mit jemandem verbringen). Uses auxiliary haben in perfect tenses.
Examples
Er verbrachte den Urlaub am Meer.
He spent his vacation at the seaside.
Sie haben zu viel Zeit im Internet verbracht.
You spent too much time on the internet.
Ich habe den ganzen Tag im Bett verbracht.
I spent the whole day in bed.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a person carrying a clock into a room — they 'bring' time into that place
sounds like 'ver-bring-en' — imagine bringing time with you
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Notes
Often used with time expressions (Zeit) and locations. Past participle 'verbracht'.