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versprechen→ to promiseGerman word meaning

"versprechen" is a A2-level German word meaning "to promise". Below you can find 11 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.

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Example Sentences

Apologizing for Being Late
A1Dialogue Practice

Apologizing for Being Late

Tom verspricht, nächstes Mal pünktlich zu sein.

Tom promises to be on time next time.

Lost in the Supermarket
A1Everyday Situations

Lost in the Supermarket

'Das werde ich, Mama. Ich verspreche es,' sagt Tim.

'I will, Mom. I promise,' Tim says.

Asking for Permission
A2Dialogue Practice

Asking for Permission

'Danke, ich gebe ihn dir nach dem Unterricht zurück,' verspricht Maria.

'Thanks, I'll give it back after class,' Maria promises.

Old Friend Reunion
A2Relationships

Old Friend Reunion

'Lass uns nie wieder den Kontakt verlieren,' sagte Anna.

'Let's never lose contact again,' Anna said.

The Apology
A2Relationships

The Apology

Sie versprach, dass es nie wieder passieren würde.

She promised it would never happen again.

Around the World in 80 Days
A2Classics Retold

Around the World in 80 Days

Er versprach, nach genau 80 Tagen nach London zurückzukehren.

He promised to return to London in exactly 80 days.

Reconnecting with an Old Friend
A2Relationships

Reconnecting with an Old Friend

Sie hatten versprochen, in Kontakt zu bleiben, aber das Leben wurde hektisch.

They had promised to stay in touch, but life got busy.

Open Mic Night
A2Entertainment

Open Mic Night

Lily versprach, die ganze Zeit an ihrer Seite zu bleiben.

Lily promised to stay by her side the whole time.

Long Distance Friendship
B1Relationships

Long Distance Friendship

'Versprich mir, dass wir jede Woche einen Videoanruf machen,' sagte Emma.

'Promise me we will video call every week,' Emma said.

Missing the Deadline
B1Work & Career

Missing the Deadline

Die Person am anderen Ende entschuldigte sich und versprach, die Daten sofort zu senden.

The person on the other end apologized and promised to send the data immediately.

Building Trust
B1Relationships

Building Trust

Sophie versprach, diese Information vertraulich zu behandeln.

Sophie promised to keep this information private.

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