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versprechen

promise

Meaning of versprechen

To say that you will do something in the future.

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German[fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʀɛçən]
promise
versprechen - promise
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versprechenpromise
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What's the difference between versprechen / versichern

🇩🇪German
versprechen

A straightforward promise to do something in the future; neutral and common in everyday use.

A2Very Often

Er hat mir zugesagt, beim Umzug zu helfen.

Он пообещал мне помочь с переездом.

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🇩🇪German
versichern

Means to assure someone of something; can mean to affirm or reassure, not only to promise an action.

A2Very Often

Ich versichere dir, dass alles erledigt wird.

Я заверяю тебя, что всё будет сделано.

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versprechen translation: promise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce versprechen

[fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʀɛçən]

versprechen translation

promise

versprechen transcription

[fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʀɛçən]

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versprechen meaning: what does it mean?

sein Wort geben, etwas in der Zukunft zu tun

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