ver verb

verfliegen

ist verflogen · verflog
Based on: fliegen, ver-
1.

to evaporate, to vanish, to fly by

(Pretty much only used for time itself and a few emotions like anger or nervousness. )
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Examples
  • Marias Nervosität ist nach dem Gespräch schnell verflogen.
  • Maria's nervousness vanished quickly after the conversation.
2.

to lose the way while flying

("sich+Acc verfliegen" - pretty useless unless you're a hobby pilot.)
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  • Wir haben uns gestern beim Segelfliegen verflogen.
  • We lost our way while gliding yesterday.

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How many meanings does the German word 'verfliegen' have?

verfliegen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to evaporate, to vanish, to fly by, 2. to lose the way while flying.

What is the past tense of 'verfliegen'?

ist verflogen / verflog

What is 'verfliegen' related to?

The word 'verfliegen' is related to fliegen and ver-.

Where can I learn more about 'verfliegen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.