Before you start
Meet aufbringen
Read how the verb is used, then write your own 10 sentences with it.
Build the meaning
auf- + bringen
- auf-
- upward, bringing something into reach
- bringen
- to bring
Bring resources or effort up and together so they are available.
So aufbringen means to raise or muster up (money, strength, courage, or effort).
A memory aid, not a rule: prefixes change meaning from verb to verb.
Learning approach inspired by this explanation in r/German.
Verb family
More verbs built on bringen
Same base verb, a different prefix, a new meaning.
Separable verb: auf·bringen
In a main clause the prefix auf splits off and goes to the end. After weil, dass and other subordinating words, the verb stays in one piece at the end.
Main clauseSie bringt heute Geld auf.She is raising money today.
Subordinate clauseIch hoffe, dass wir genug Geld aufbringen.I hope that we can raise enough money.
Participle: aufgebrachtzu-infinitive: aufzubringen
Forms
How aufbringen changes
| Pronoun | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | bringe auf | brachte auf |
| du | bringst auf | brachtest auf |
| er/sie/es | bringt auf | brachte auf |
| wir | bringen auf | brachten auf |
| ihr | bringt auf | brachtet auf |
| Sie | bringen auf | brachten auf |
Partizip II aufgebracht · Perfekt with haben
Three examples
- 1Wir bringen genug Geld für das Essen auf.We raise enough money for the meal.raise money
- 2Sie hat viel Mut aufgebracht.She mustered a lot of courage.Perfekt with haben
- 3Er muss genug Kraft aufbringen.He has to summon enough strength.modal verb with infinitive
Task 1 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
aufbringen + die Geduld
Your challenge
- 1Use the present tense.
- 2Use die Geduld as the thing you muster up.
Task 2 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
I raised it for the tripdie Reise.
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Task 3 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
When I was youngjung, I couldn't find the courageder Mut to speak to him.
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Task 4 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
She couldn't raise enough moneydas Geld because the cardas Auto was so expensiveteuer.
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Task 5 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The clubder Verein that raised the money helped the childrendie Kinder.
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Task 6 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
He must find the patiencedie Geduld to explainerklären it to her.
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Task 7 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
I am trying to raise enough moneydas Geld to buykaufen a new bikedas Fahrrad.
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Task 8 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
How did you manage to raise so much moneydas Geld?
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Task 9 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
aufbringen + das Geld + dass
Your challenge
- 1Start with a main clause expressing hope.
- 2Use a dass-clause with aufbringen at the end.
Task 10 of 10 · Free writing
Answer in one full German sentence:
What is something you have to muster up patience or courage for?
Your challenge
- 1Answer in one German sentence using aufbringen.
- 2Say what you mustered up patience or courage for.