German word

verpacken

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈpakn̩/

Meaning

  • verbpack

Example

Ich verpacke die Möbel sorgfältig.

I pack the furniture carefully.

Illustration for verpacken (pack)

More examples

Viele Online-Shops verpacken Bestellungen für den Versand.

Many online shops pack orders for shipping.

Core concept

Items are enclosed in protective material and secured so they can travel, be sold, or be stored safely.

Common phrases

  • Geschenke verpacken

    wrap gifts

  • Lebensmittel verpacken

    package food

  • verpacken in Folie

    wrap in foil

Similar words

einpacken: Something is enclosed in a box or bag, or wrapped in paper for carrying.
packen: Luggage or clothing is put into a box, bag, or suitcase.
einwickeln: Paper or cloth is wrapped around something to cover it completely.
umpacken: Items are transferred from one box or bag to another.

Definition in German

Gegenstände oder Waren mit Schutzmaterial zusammenfassen und sichern, sodass sie für Transport, Verkauf oder Lager bereit sind.

Word origin

Verpacken combines the prefix ver- with the borrowed verb packen and denotes completing the enclosing or securing of goods.

Usage tips

  • Verpacken is an inseparable-prefix verb, so its past participle is verpackt, not geverpackt.

Other meanings

  • wrapverb
  • packageverb

Opposites

  • entpackenunpackverb

Related words

  • Verpackungsmaterialpackaging materialnoun
  • Verpackungsmaschinepackaging machinenoun

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