German Conversation · Level 67
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German word
Verbleib
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈblaɪ̯p/
Meaning
- masculine nounwhereabouts
Example
Der Verbleib des Briefes ist unbekannt.
The letter's whereabouts are unknown.
More examples
Das Archiv konnte Auskunft über den Verbleib der Akte erteilen.
The archive was able to provide information about the whereabouts of the file.
Core concept
A record, object, or person has an uncertain trail, with attention focused on where it ended up after its last known position.
Common phrases
der Verbleib der Akte
the whereabouts of the file
Auskunft über den Verbleib erteilen
provide information about the whereabouts
Similar words
Aufenthaltsort: The place where a person or object is currently staying or located.
Aufenthalt: The period or condition of staying in a particular place.
Adresse: A designated address for receiving mail or maintaining contact.
Ort: A place where an event occurs or an object is located.
Definition in German
Information über den Aufenthaltsort oder die vermutete Lage einer Person oder Sache.
Word origin
The noun Verbleib comes from the verb verbleiben and preserves its basic link to bleiben, meaning to remain or stay.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, a question with wo is often more natural than Verbleib, which is especially common in reports, investigations, and administrative language.
Other meanings
- staynoun
Opposites
- Auffindungfindingnoun
Related words
- Verbleibsermittlungwhereabouts investigationnoun