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To set something, such as a letter, a package, or an email, on its way to a recipient, usually via a service provider like the post office or the internet.
Ich muss die Geburtstagskarte heute noch verschicken, damit sie rechtzeitig ankommt.
I still have to send the birthday card today so that it arrives on time.
'Verschicken' (to send) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'ver-' remains firmly attached to the stem 'schicken' (to send) in all sentence forms and tenses.
Er verschickt die Ware direkt aus dem Lager.
He sends the goods directly from the warehouse.
The verb consists of the prefix 'ver-' and the base verb 'schicken' (to send). Here, the prefix often emphasizes the aspect of sending away or distributing to one or more recipients.
Die Firma verschickt ihren Newsletter an tausende Kunden.
The company sends its newsletter to thousands of customers.
You can send both physical and digital things with 'verschicken' (to send). Common combinations are: 'ein Paket verschicken' (to send a package), 'einen Brief verschicken' (to send a letter), 'eine E-Mail verschicken' (to send an email), or 'eine Nachricht verschicken' (to send a message).
Kannst du mir die Fotos per WhatsApp verschicken?
Can you send me the photos via WhatsApp?
To name the recipient, you use the preposition 'an' with the accusative. The means of transport is often indicated with 'per' (by/via) or 'mit' (with/by).
Ich verschicke das Geschenk morgen an meine Tante.
I will send the gift to my aunt tomorrow.
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'schicken' and 'verschicken' both mean that something goes to a recipient. 'schicken' is more general: you can send a letter, a message, a package, or even a person. 'verschicken' is used mainly for things that go out by post, a parcel service, or the internet, for example packages, letters, or emails. Learners may confuse the words because both work with mail and messages. A simple rule helps: 'schicken' is broader and more everyday, while 'verschicken' emphasizes sending something off via a delivery or transmission channel.
Wegen der vielen Bestellungen hat der Laden die Pakete erst am Abend verschickt.
Because of the many orders, the shop did not send the packages until the evening.
Er schickt seiner Freundin vor dem Termin eine kurze Nachricht.
He sends his girlfriend a short message before the appointment.