Bergen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bergen" is used as verb with the meaning of "rescue", "recover" or "salvage".

Essential properties of "bergen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bergen
  • Simple past: barg
  • Participle: geborgen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bergen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To rescue or recover from danger"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Bergretter mussten die Wanderer aus der Schlucht bergen.The mountain rescuers had to rescue the hikers from the gorge.
  2. Nach dem Unfall konnten die Einsatzkräfte alle Verletzten bergen.After the accident, the emergency services were able to recover all injured persons.
  3. Die Feuerwehr konnte die wichtigen Dokumente aus dem brennenden Haus bergen.The fire department was able to salvage the important documents from the burning house.

2.) "To contain or store safely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Tresor birgt wichtige Dokumente.The safe contains important documents.
  2. Das Museum birgt viele wertvolle Kunstwerke.The museum houses many valuable artworks.
  3. Dieser Schrank birgt unsere alten Erinnerungen.This cupboard holds our old memories.

3.) "To entail or harbor a risk"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Projekt birgt viele Risiken.The project entails many risks.
  2. Diese Entscheidung birgt große Gefahren.This decision harbors great dangers.
  3. Der Berg birgt ein hohes Lawinenrisiko.The mountain poses a high avalanche risk.
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