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spend

spend

Meaning of spend

English

to use your time doing something or being somewhere

Deutsch

Zeit an einem Ort oder mit jemandem zubringen.

spend

Pronunciation

British English
/spend/
American English
/spend/

spend with German translation

spend usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We always spend the summer by the sea.

Wir verbringen den Sommer immer am Meer.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I spend a lot of time with my family.

Ich verbringe viel Zeit mit meiner Familie.

spend synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between spend, pass, have, and waste

P
🇬🇧English
pass

Mainly in 'pass the time': fill time while waiting.

often

ENWe played cards to pass the time.

H
🇬🇧English
have

Everyday: have a good time/weekend, focuses on experience.

very often

ENWe had a great time at the party.

Advanced: broader words

W
🇬🇧English
waste

Spend time badly or uselessly.

often

ENDon't waste your time on that game.

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spend belongs to the topic "Family Relationships →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does spend mean?

to use your time doing something or being somewhere

How do you pronounce spend?

spend is pronounced [spend].

How is spend used in a sentence?

Wir verbringen den Sommer immer am Meer. Translation: We always spend the summer by the sea.

Is spend part of Family Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, spend can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is spend part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, spend can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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