bergen/ˈbɛʁɡŋ̩/to salvage; to conceal; to hold (danger/risk)
bergen is a German verb that means to salvage, to conceal, or to hold (danger/risk). It is pronounced /ˈbɛʁɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "barg" and the past participle is "geborgen".
Definitions
1.to salvage or recover something, especially from danger or damage(rescue, retrieve)
a.to retrieve (goods, valuables, people) from danger or wreckage
Die Feuerwehr birgt die Opfer aus dem Wrack.—The fire department retrieves the victims from the wreckage.
2.to hide or keep something safely away(cover, conceal)
a.to conceal or store (typically abstract, e.g. secrets)
Das Buch birgt ein großes Geheimnis.—The book holds a big secret.
3.to contain or involve (usually something abstract, e.g. danger, risk)(contain, hold risk)
a.to pose or entail (danger/risk)
Das Projekt birgt viele Risiken.—The project entails many risks.
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 conceal, or to hold (danger/risk). 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.
