bringen

German (Berlin)

/ˈbrɪŋən/, [bʁɪŋən], [b̥riŋ(ː)ən]

verb-irregular
Definitions
  • (transitive) to bring; to fetch
  • (transitive) to take; to convey
  • (transitive) to lead; to cause; to bear
  • (transitive) to acquire; to take possession of

Etymology

Inherited from Old High German bringan inherited from *bringan inherited from Proto-Germanic *bringaną (bring) derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰrenk-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰrenk-

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