Definition
verpassen — to miss (bus/opportunity)
Conjugation
Regular verb with inseparable prefix ver-.
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | verpasse |
| du | verpasst |
| er/sie/es | verpasst |
| wir | verpassen |
| ihr | verpasst |
| sie/Sie | verpassen |
Examples
- Ich habe den Zug verpasst. — I missed the train.
- Du darfst dieses Konzert nicht verpassen! — You must not miss this concert!
- Er hat seine Chance verpasst. — He missed his chance.
Notes
verpassen = to miss (transport, event, opportunity). vermissen = to miss (a person emotionally). den Bus verpassen = to miss the bus. eine Gelegenheit verpassen = to miss an opportunity.