bergen/ˈbɛʁɡŋ̩/to salvage; to recover; to conceal
bergen is a German verb that means to salvage, to recover, or to conceal. It is pronounced /ˈbɛʁɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "barg" and the past participle is "geborgen".
Definitions
1.to save or recover something, especially from danger or damage(rescue, salvage)
a.to rescue people or items from danger, e.g., an accident, fire, shipwreck
Die Feuerwehr konnte mehrere Personen aus dem brennenden Haus bergen.—The fire department was able to rescue several people from the burning house.
b.to recover valuable things, especially from wrecks or ruins
Die Taucher versuchten, das Wrack zu bergen.—The divers tried to salvage the wreck.
2.to hide or conceal something; literary or formal(conceal)
a.to hide or keep something safe
Der Schatz wurde in einer Höhle geborgen.—The treasure was concealed in a cave.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bergen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | berge |
| Present (du) | birgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | birgt |
| Preterite (ich) | barg |
| Participle II | geborgen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bärge |
| Imperative (singular) | birg |
| Imperative (plural) | bergt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bergen" mean in English?
- "bergen" means to salvage, to recover, or to conceal. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bergen"?
- "bergen" is pronounced /ˈbɛʁɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bergen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bergen" is "geborgen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bergen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bergen" becomes "barg" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bergen"?
- "bergen" is a verb in German.
