verb
to miss (an event), to fail to do / to neglect
B1
Versäumen: 'to miss' (an event) or 'to fail to do/neglect' something. A regular weak verb that uses haben as auxiliary; participle versäumt. Not reflexive and not separable. Often used for missed deadlines, appointments or neglected tasks; can imply blame or oversight depending on context.
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Ich versäume keine Gelegenheit.
I don't miss any opportunity.
Die Schüler versäumten die Frist, weil sie die E-Mail nicht gelesen hatten.
The students missed the deadline because they had not read the email.
Ich habe das Treffen gestern versäumt.
I missed the meeting yesterday.
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Picture a clock with a missed appointment highlighted in red to remember 'versäumen'.
Sounds like 'verse-aim' — imagine missing the aim of a verse, you missed something.
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A regular (weak) verb meaning either 'to miss' (an event) or 'to fail to do something'. Uses 'haben' as auxiliary.