Empfehlen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Empfehlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "recommend", "suggest" or "advise".
Essential properties of "empfehlen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: empfehlen
- Simple past: empfahl
- Participle: empfohlen
irregulartransitive
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 "empfehlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To suggest something as suitable"
- Definition: "To suggest or propose something to someone as suitable or beneficial."
- Translation(s): recommend, suggest, advise
- Synonym(s): Vorschlagen, Anraten
- Antonym(s): Abraten
- Related word(s): Empfehlung, Ratschlag
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann dir dieses Buch sehr empfehlen.
- Der Arzt empfiehlt regelmäßige Bewegung.
- Sie empfiehlt uns, frühzeitig zu buchen.
2.) "To introduce someone favorably"
- Definition: "To present or introduce someone favorably."
- Translation(s): recommend, introduce
- Synonym(s): vorstellen, anpreisen
- Related word(s): Empfehlungsschreiben, Referenz
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Professor empfiehlt seinen Studenten an andere Universitäten.
- Er empfiehlt seine Freundin für den Job.
- Sie empfiehlt ihrem Chef einen neuen Lieferanten.
3.) "To suggest an action"
- Definition: "To suggest a specific action to someone."
- Translation(s): recommend, advise, suggest
- Synonym(s): raten, anregen
- Antonym(s): abraten
- Related word(s): Rat, Hinweis
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich empfehle dir, mehr Wasser zu trinken.
- Der Lehrer empfiehlt den Schülern, täglich zu lesen.
- Sie empfiehlt, früh ins Bett zu gehen.
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