English–German
“recover” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɛɐ̯gən/
Example
Die Feuerwehr hat die Gasflaschen geborgen.
The fire brigade recovered the gas cylinders.
How to say “recover” in German
“Recover” in German is bergen.
A recovery team retrieves something from wreckage, water, or another dangerous setting and gets it to safety.
Example sentences with bergen
Am Flughafen konnten Mitarbeiter mein Gepäck bergen.
At the airport, staff were able to recover my luggage.
Tips for using bergen
- In everyday contexts, 'holen' or 'zurückholen' usually fits ordinary fetching or retrieval, while 'bergen' marks danger, loss, or a difficult recovery.