Verbürgen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbürgen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to guarantee", "to vouch for" or "to assure".

Essential properties of "verbürgen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verbürgen
Simple past: verbürgte
Participle: verbürgt

regulartransitive

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 "verbürgen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To guarantee or assure something (legally/formally)"

Definition: "To guarantee or assure something, especially in legal or formal contexts."
Translation(s): to guarantee, to vouch for, to assure, to warrant
Synonym(s): bürgen, garantieren
Related word(s): Garantie, Bürgschaft

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich kann mich für seine Ehrlichkeit verbürgen.I can vouch for his honesty.
Der Vertragspartner muss sich für die Qualität der Ware verbürgen.The contracting party must guarantee the quality of the goods.
Er wollte sich für die Pünktlichkeit des Lieferanten verbürgen.He wanted to vouch for the supplier's punctuality.

2.) "To personally commit to an obligation"

Definition: "To personally commit to fulfilling an obligation or responsibility."
Translation(s): to pledge, to commit, to take responsibility for
Synonym(s): sich verpflichten, sich engagieren
Related word(s): Verpflichtung, Engagement

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte sich persönlich für die Sicherheit der Veranstaltung verbürgen.He wanted to personally guarantee the safety of the event.
Sie hat sich dafür verbürgt, dass die Arbeit rechtzeitig erledigt wird.She pledged that the work would be done on time.
Der Manager verbürgte sich für die korrekte Ausführung des Projekts.The manager vouched for the correct execution of the project.

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