Vergehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pass", "to elapse" or "to go by".

Essential properties of "vergehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vergehen
  • Simple past: verging
  • Participle: vergangen

See full conjugation of vergehen

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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 "vergehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To pass or elapse (time)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Zeit vergeht wie im Flug.Time flies by.
  2. Stunden vergingen, bis er endlich ankam.Hours passed until he finally arrived.
  3. Wie schnell die Jahre vergehen!How quickly the years pass!

2.) "To disappear or vanish"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schmerz wird bald vergehen.The pain will soon disappear.
  2. Die Angst verging, als sie die gute Nachricht hörte.The fear vanished when she heard the good news.
  3. Mit der Zeit vergeht auch der größte Kummer.With time, even the greatest sorrow fades away.

3.) "To commit an offense or crime"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich gegen das Gesetz vergangen.He transgressed against the law.
  2. Wer sich vergeht, muss mit Konsequenzen rechnen.Whoever commits an offense must expect consequences.
  3. Sie verging sich an den Vorschriften der Firma.She violated the company's regulations.
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