Prägen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Prägen" is used as verb with the meaning of "mint", "coin" or "stamp".

Essential properties of "prägen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: prägen
  • Simple past: prägte
  • Participle: geprägt

See full conjugation of prägen

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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 "prägen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To shape or mark by pressure (e.g., coin)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Künstler prägt das Metall mit einem Hammer.The artist shapes the metal with a hammer.
  2. Diese Erfahrung hat mein Leben geprägt.This experience has shaped my life.
  3. Die Münze wurde mit dem Bild des Königs geprägt.The coin was minted with the king's image.

2.) "To decisively influence development or character"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Kindheit hat ihn stark geprägt.His childhood strongly influenced him.
  2. Diese Ereignisse prägen die Geschichte des Landes.These events shape the country's history.
  3. Der Lehrer hat die Schüler nachhaltig geprägt.The teacher profoundly influenced the students.

3.) "To coin a new word or expression"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Autor hat diesen Begriff neu geprägt.The author coined this term.
  2. Shakespeares Werke haben viele neue Wörter geprägt.Shakespeare's works coined many new words.
  3. Die Jugend prägt oft neue Ausdrücke in der Sprache.Youth often coins new expressions in language.
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