brengen
to bring, to take (somewhere)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛŋ.ən/
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Cultural Note
The irregular past 'bracht' (like English 'brought') shows the common Germanic heritage. Dutch people commonly 'brengen' each other places — offering to drop someone off is a natural courtesy. 'Meebrengen' (bring along) is frequently used for potluck gatherings.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik breng je naar huis.
I'll take you home.
Breng je het boek morgen mee?
Will you bring the book tomorrow?
Ze heeft bloemen voor me gebracht.
She brought me flowers.