German word

verlagern

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈlaːgɐn/

Meaning

  • verbmove

Example

Wir verlagern die Produktion nach Polen.

We are moving production to Poland.

Illustration for verlagern (move)

More examples

Das Unternehmen verlagert den Schwerpunkt hin zu nachhaltigen Produkten.

The company is shifting its focus toward sustainable products.

Core concept

The center of activity slides from one location or area to a different one.

Common phrases

  • die Produktion verlagern

    move production

  • den Schwerpunkt verlagern

    shift the focus

  • die Verantwortung verlagern

    shift responsibility

Similar words

verlegen: Relocate a production line or materials to another site.
verschieben: Change the scheduled time of a meeting or appointment.
umziehen: Move to a different home or room.
versetzen: Reassign an employee to another workplace or role.

Definition in German

etwas räumlich oder inhaltlich an eine andere Stelle bringen; etwa Arbeitsplätze, Produktion oder Aufgaben verlegen

Word origin

Verlagern is formed from ver- and lagern, a verb related to placing or storing something, with ver- marking a change of position.

Usage tips

  • Unlike verschieben, verlagern usually suggests relocation or redistribution rather than simply postponing an appointment or date.

Other meanings

  • shiftverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Verlagerungrelocationnoun
  • verlagerbarrelocatableadjective

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