Inseparable Verb Prefixes (approximate meanings) Flashcards
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asunder, apart (inseparable prefix)
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zer- Ex. zerstören, zerbrechen
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action of the verb has miscarried(But NOT ALWAYS!) (inseparable prefix)
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ver- Ex. verschlafen, verlieren, verstehen
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=same as English ‘mis-’ badly, mistaken or negating. (inseparable prefix)
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miss- Ex. missverstehen
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result, completeness or successful action (inseparable prefix)
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ge- Ex. gehören, gewinnen
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stress on outcome or accomplishment (inseparable prefix)
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er- Ex. erkennen, erleben, erzählen, erfinden
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beginning of action or separation (inseparable prefix)
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ent- and emp- Ex. empfangen
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makes a verb transitive or turns action towards object(inseparable prefix)
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be- Ex. besuchen, beantworten