VERB

verzögern/fɛɐ̯ˈt͡søːɡɐn/to delay; to postpone; to slow down

verzögern is a German verb that means to delay, to postpone, or to slow down. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈt͡søːɡɐn/.

Definitions

1.to cause something to take more time than expected; to delay(time/process)

a.to make something happen later than planned or expected

Das schlechte Wetter hat den Start des Flugzeugs verzögert.The bad weather delayed the takeoff of the airplane.

b.to slow down the progress of something

Der Verkehrsunfall verzögerte den Ablauf des Feierabends.The traffic accident slowed the flow of rush hour.

Frequently asked questions

What does "verzögern" mean in English?
"verzögern" means to delay, to postpone, or to slow down. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "verzögern"?
"verzögern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈt͡søːɡɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "verzögern"?
"verzögern" is a verb in German.

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