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A1 verb #1,500 الأكثر شيوعاً 6 دقيقة للقراءة

senden

الأكثر شيوعاً #1,500

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح senden في 30 ثانية

الشرح senden in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'senden' is primarily learned as a synonym for 'schicken' in the context of digital communication. Students learn to use it for sending emails (E-Mails senden) or text messages (SMS senden). The focus is on the present tense: 'Ich sende eine Nachricht.' It is one of the first verbs used to describe modern daily life and technology. Learners are taught the basic word order where the thing being sent follows the verb. The distinction between 'senden' and 'schicken' is not strictly enforced at this level, as both are acceptable for most basic tasks. The goal is simply to communicate the act of dispatching information.

At A2, the complexity increases as learners encounter the Perfekt tense: 'Ich habe die E-Mail gesendet.' They also start to see the verb used with the Dative case to indicate the recipient: 'Ich sende dir ein Foto.' The introduction of simple separable prefix versions like 'absenden' (to hit send/submit) might occur. Learners also begin to recognize 'senden' in the context of media, such as 'Fernsehsender' (TV station). The focus shifts toward using the verb in more complete sentences with both a recipient and an object, and understanding the 'an + Accusative' alternative for recipients.

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By B1, the learner should distinguish between the weak conjugation (sendete/gesendet) for technical contexts and the mixed conjugation (sandte/gesandt) for more formal or literary contexts, though the weak form remains the standard for most. The verb appears in more professional contexts, such as 'Bewerbungsunterlagen senden' (sending application documents). Learners also encounter 'senden' in the passive voice: 'Die Nachricht wurde gesendet.' The abstract use of 'senden' in media—broadcasting—becomes a core part of the vocabulary, along with related nouns like 'die Sendung' (the broadcast or the shipment).

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, 'senden' is used with a wider array of prefixes: 'entsenden' (to delegate/dispatch a person), 'aussenden' (to emit signals/vibes), and 'einsenden' (to submit something for a competition). The nuances between 'senden', 'schicken', and 'versenden' become important for stylistic accuracy. A B2 learner should be able to use 'senden' in complex grammatical structures, including infinitive clauses and relative clauses. They also understand the metaphorical use, such as 'Signale senden' in a social or political context, meaning to give off a certain impression or intent.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

C1 learners explore the historical and literary depths of 'senden'. They use the 'sandte/gesandt' forms with confidence in formal writing to achieve a specific tone. The verb is used in sophisticated contexts like diplomacy ('einen Botschafter entsenden') or physics ('Lichtstrahlen aussenden'). The distinction between 'senden' and 'übertragen' in technical discussions is mastered. C1 speakers also recognize the use of 'senden' in idiomatic expressions and high-level academic texts where 'transmission' of ideas or values is discussed. The focus is on precision and register.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, the verb 'senden' is a versatile tool for nuanced expression. The speaker can play with the verb's various forms to convey subtle differences in meaning or formality. They are familiar with archaic uses in classical literature and can use the verb in highly abstract philosophical or scientific contexts. Whether discussing the 'Aussendung' of electromagnetic waves or the 'Entsendung' of experts to international missions, the C2 user employs 'senden' and its derivatives with native-like intuition, perfectly matching the verb to the specific technical, formal, or poetic requirement of the situation.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

senden في 30 ثانية

Senden is the primary German verb for 'to send' in digital, formal, and technical contexts.
It is used for emails, text messages, and radio/TV broadcasting signals.
It can be conjugated weakly (sendete) or in a mixed form (sandte).
Commonly confused with 'schicken', which is more informal for physical items.

The German verb senden is a foundational pillar of communication, primarily meaning 'to send' or 'to transmit'. While it shares significant overlap with the more common everyday verb schicken, senden often carries a nuance of technical transmission, formal dispatch, or professional broadcasting. In its simplest form at the A1 level, it refers to the act of moving information or an object from one point to another, such as an email or a signal.

Technical Transmission: Refers to broadcasting signals via radio, television, or digital networks. When a station 'sends', it is airing a program.
Formal Correspondence: Used in business contexts for dispatching documents, applications, or official notifications.
Physical Objects: Though 'schicken' is more common for parcels, 'senden' is used when the process of dispatching is emphasized.

Ich sende dir die Dokumente per E-Mail.

Historically, the word derives from the Old High German 'senten', which meant 'to cause to go'. This causative nature is still felt today; you are the agent causing a message or signal to travel to a destination. In the context of media, 'der Sender' refers to the TV or radio station itself, highlighting the verb's deep connection to the act of broadcasting. Understanding 'senden' requires recognizing its dual nature: the physical act of mailing and the invisible act of transmitting data.

Der Radiosender sendet rund um die Uhr.

Abstract Meaning: To emit or project a certain feeling or 'vibe', though this is more common with the prefix 'aus-' (aussenden).

Wir senden Ihnen die Bestätigung sofort zu.

Using senden correctly involves understanding its grammatical structure and its two distinct conjugation patterns. As a transitive verb, it typically requires a direct object (the thing being sent) in the Accusative case and often an indirect object (the recipient) in the Dative case. The basic sentence structure follows: [Subject] + [senden] + [Dative Recipient] + [Accusative Object].

Conjugation (Weak): Used primarily for technical broadcasting: ich sendete, du sendetest, hat gesendet.
Conjugation (Mixed/Strong): Used for sending mail or messages: ich sandte, du sandtest, hat gesandt. Note: 'sendete/gesendet' is also acceptable and increasingly common here.

Er sandte ihr einen Strauß Blumen (literary/formal).

In the digital age, senden is ubiquitous. You will see it on every 'Submit' or 'Send' button on German websites. When using it with prepositions, 'an' (+ Accusative) is frequently used to specify the recipient: 'Ich sende eine E-Mail an meinen Chef.' This is often preferred over the simple Dative when the recipient is a specific address or a formal entity.

Bitte senden Sie das Formular an die Zentrale.

With Prefixes: 'Absenden' (to dispatch), 'Zusenden' (to send to someone), 'Versenden' (to ship/distribute).

Hast du die Nachricht schon abgesendet?

You will encounter senden in a variety of environments, ranging from the highly technical to the mundane. In a professional office setting, it is the standard verb for dispatching digital and physical correspondence. If you work in IT or media, you will hear it constantly in reference to data packets, signals, and program broadcasting.

In the Office: 'Ich habe die Datei gesendet.' (I sent the file.) This is the bread and butter of German workplace communication.
On Television/Radio: 'Wir senden live aus Berlin.' (We are broadcasting live from Berlin.) Here, it describes the act of airing content.

Der Sender sendet heute ein Spezialprogramm.

In everyday life, you'll see the word on your smartphone. When you finish typing a WhatsApp message, the icon you tap is the 'Senden' button. In news reports, you might hear about diplomats being 'sent' (entsandt) to other countries, a formal derivative of the root verb. The word carries a sense of purpose and directionality that 'schicken' sometimes lacks.

Können Sie mir den Standort senden?

One of the most frequent hurdles for learners is choosing between senden and schicken. While often interchangeable, using 'senden' for very casual physical acts can sound slightly stiff. For example, 'Ich sende dir einen Kuss' is very formal/poetic, whereas 'Ich schicke dir einen Kuss' is what people actually say to friends.

The Conjugation Trap: Mixing up 'sandte' and 'sendete'. Remember: 'sendete' is for media/tech, 'sandte' is for mail. But 'gesendet' is safe for both in modern usage.
Senden vs. Schenken: Learners sometimes confuse 'senden' (to send) with 'schenken' (to give as a gift). You send a gift (ein Geschenk senden), but you 'schenken' the person the item.

Falsch: Ich sende dir zum Geburtstag (meaning 'I give you'). Richtig: Ich schenke dir etwas.

Another mistake is the word order with Dative and Accusative pronouns. If both the recipient and the object are pronouns, the Accusative comes first: 'Ich sende es (Acc) dir (Dat).' If only one is a pronoun, the pronoun usually comes first. Mastering this 'dance' of pronouns is key to sounding natural when using 'senden'.

To truly master senden, you must see how it sits within its family of synonyms and related terms. Each has a specific 'flavor' that 'senden' lacks.

Schicken: The universal 'to send'. More informal and common for physical items and quick messages.
Übertragen: To transmit or transfer. Used for data, diseases, or live broadcasts (Live-Übertragung).
Versenden: To ship out or distribute, often used in logistics and mass mailings.
Ausstrahlen: To radiate or beam. Used for TV programs and also for 'radiating' confidence or joy.

Wir übertragen das Spiel live, während der Sender die Highlights sendet.

How Formal Is It?

مستوى الصعوبة

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Dative vs Accusative objects

Weak vs Mixed conjugation

Separable verbs

Passive voice construction

Word order with pronouns

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

Ich sende eine E-Mail.

I am sending an email.

Present tense, direct object in Accusative.

Sende mir bitte ein Foto.

Please send me a photo.

Imperative form with Dative 'mir'.

Er sendet eine SMS.

He is sending a text message.

Third person singular present.

Wir senden die Antwort heute.

We are sending the answer today.

First person plural.

Senden Sie das Formular?

Are you sending the form?

Formal 'Sie' question.

Ich sende dir den Link.

I'll send you the link.

Dative 'dir' + Accusative 'den Link'.

Sie senden viele Nachrichten.

They send many messages.

Plural subject.

Sende es jetzt!

Send it now!

Imperative 'du' form.

Ich habe die E-Mail gestern gesendet.

I sent the email yesterday.

Perfekt tense with 'haben'.

Hast du mir das Paket gesendet?

Did you send me the package?

Perfekt question.

Der Sender sendet einen Film.

The station is broadcasting a movie.

Technical use for broadcasting.

Wir haben die Dokumente an das Büro gesendet.

We sent the documents to the office.

Use of 'an + Accusative'.

Er sendete mir eine Karte aus dem Urlaub.

He sent me a card from his vacation.

Präteritum (weak form).

Kannst du die Datei bitte senden?

Can you please send the file?

Modal verb 'können' + infinitive.

Ich sende Ihnen die Informationen zu.

I will send the information to you.

Prefix 'zu-' for polite delivery.

Sie haben die Nachricht falsch gesendet.

They sent the message incorrectly.

Adverb 'falsch' modifying the action.

Die Nachricht wurde erfolgreich gesendet.

The message was successfully sent.

Passive voice (Vorgangspassiv).

Ich sandte ihm eine förmliche Einladung.

I sent him a formal invitation.

Präteritum (mixed/strong form 'sandte').

Der Satellit sendet Signale zur Erde.

The satellite sends signals to Earth.

Technical/scientific context.

Haben Sie die Bewerbung schon abgesendet?

Have you already sent off the application?

Separable verb 'absenden'.

Die Sendung wird jeden Sonntag gesendet.

The program is broadcast every Sunday.

Noun 'Sendung' and verb 'senden' together.

Er hat vergessen, den Brief zu senden.

He forgot to send the letter.

Infinitive with 'zu'.

Wir senden Ihnen die Ware innerhalb von drei Tagen.

We will send you the goods within three days.

Business promise context.

Das Radio sendet heute nur klassische Musik.

The radio is only broadcasting classical music today.

Technical broadcasting.

Die Regierung entsandte einen Sonderbotschafter.

The government dispatched a special envoy.

Prefix 'entsenden' (to delegate).

Das Gerät sendet kontinuierlich Daten an den Server.

The device continuously sends data to the server.

Technical automation.

Sie sandte ihm einen vielsagenden Blick.

She sent him a meaningful look.

Metaphorical/Literary use.

Bitte senden Sie die Unterlagen bis Freitag ein.

Please submit the documents by Friday.

Prefix 'einsenden' (to submit).

Der Körper sendet Warnsignale bei Stress.

The body sends warning signals during stress.

Biological metaphor.

Die Dokumente müssen per Einschreiben gesandt werden.

The documents must be sent by registered mail.

Modal passive with 'gesandt'.

Er hat die Nachricht versehentlich an die falsche Gruppe gesendet.

He accidentally sent the message to the wrong group.

Adverb 'versehentlich'.

Der Sender hat die Ausstrahlung der Serie unterbrochen.

The station interrupted the broadcast of the series.

Media context.

Die Lichtquelle sendet Photonen in alle Richtungen aus.

The light source emits photons in all directions.

Scientific 'aussenden' (emit).

Es ist wichtig, die richtigen Signale an die Märkte zu senden.

It is important to send the right signals to the markets.

Economic metaphor.

Die Hilfsorganisation entsendet Experten in das Krisengebiet.

The aid organization is sending experts to the crisis area.

Formal 'entsenden'.

Seine Worte sandten eine Welle der Begeisterung durch das Publikum.

His words sent a wave of enthusiasm through the audience.

High literary style.

Der Funker sendete verzweifelt ein Notsignal.

The radio operator desperately sent a distress signal.

Dramatic narrative context.

Wir müssen die Daten verschlüsselt senden.

We must send the data encrypted.

Adverbial use of 'verschlüsselt'.

Die Zusendung der Proben erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr.

The sending of samples is at your own risk.

Noun 'Zusendung' in legal context.

Er sandte mir ein kurzes, aber prägnantes Lebenszeichen.

He sent me a short but concise sign of life.

Sophisticated vocabulary ('prägnant').

Die Sonne sendet unaufhörlich gewaltige Energiemengen aus.

The sun incessantly emits vast amounts of energy.

Complex scientific description.

Die Entsendung von Truppen bedarf der Zustimmung des Parlaments.

The dispatching of troops requires the consent of parliament.

Legal/Political nominalization.

In seinem Werk sendet der Autor versteckte Botschaften an die Zensur.

In his work, the author sends hidden messages to the censors.

Literary analysis context.

Die Nervenbahnen senden Impulse in Millisekunden an das Gehirn.

The nerve pathways send impulses to the brain in milliseconds.

Biological precision.

Man sandte ihn aus, um das Land zu erkunden.

He was sent out to explore the land.

Archaic/Epic narrative style.

Die Radiowellen werden von der Ionosphäre reflektiert und zurückgesendet.

The radio waves are reflected by the ionosphere and sent back.

Technical passive voice.

Sie sandte ein Stoßgebet zum Himmel.

She sent a quick prayer to heaven.

Idiomatic/Religious expression.

Das Unternehmen sendet ein klares Bekenntnis zum Klimaschutz.

The company is sending a clear commitment to climate protection.

Corporate communication metaphor.

تلازمات شائعة

eine E-Mail senden

ein Signal senden

eine Nachricht senden

live senden

per Post senden

einen Gruß senden

Daten senden

Stoßgebet senden

Bewerbung senden

Geld senden

العبارات الشائعة

Senden und Empfangen

Live gesendet

An den Absender zurück

Bitte senden Sie uns...

Ein Zeichen senden

Die Sendung läuft

Etwas per Einschreiben senden

Herzliche Grüße senden

Ein Paket senden

In die Welt senden

يُخلط عادةً مع

senden vs schicken

More informal, used for physical movement of people or things.

senden vs schenken

To give as a gift, not just to transport.

senden vs sinken

To sink (completely different meaning, similar sound).

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"Auf Sendung sein (To be on air)"

"Ein Stoßgebet zum Himmel senden (To send a quick prayer)"

"Jemanden in die Wüste senden (To banish someone - rare, usually 'schicken')"

"Signale senden (To signal intent)"

"Eine Botschaft senden (To send a message/statement)"

"Viel Licht und Liebe senden (New age greeting)"

"An die falsche Adresse senden (To send to the wrong person/metaphorical)"

"Den Geist auf Sendung haben (To be mentally present/alert - colloquial)"

"Grüße in die Heimat senden (To send greetings home)"

"Ein Lächeln senden (To send a smile)"

سهل الخلط

senden vs

أنماط الجُمل

سجّل مجاناً لرؤية جميع الأمثلة

كيفية الاستخدام

button label

The 'Send' button is always 'Senden'.

tech vs mail

Use 'sendete' for tech, 'sandte' for mail (optional).

أخطاء شائعة

Using 'senden' for 'to give a gift' (use 'schenken').
Incorrect Dative/Accusative order with two pronouns.
Using 'schicken' for radio broadcasting.
Confusing 'senden' with 'sinken' (to sink).
Overusing 'sandte' in casual WhatsApp messages.

نصائح

Case Mastery

Remember: The person receiving is Dative (mir, dir, ihm), the thing sent is Accusative (den Brief, die Mail).

Prefixes

Learn 'absenden' for emails. It makes you sound more precise than just using 'senden'.

Formal Writing

Use 'senden' in cover letters. It sounds more professional than 'schicken'.

Radio Context

When you hear 'Der Sender...', expect news about media or broadcasting.

Modern Usage

Stick to 'gesendet' in daily conversation. 'Gesandt' can sound a bit like you're in a 19th-century novel.

Broadcasting

Understand that 'Sendung' is the word for a TV show. 'Was ist deine Lieblingssendung?'

UI Language

Change your phone language to German. You will see 'Senden' every single day.

A1 Exams

In the A1 writing part, use 'Ich sende Ihnen...' to start a formal request.

Senden vs Schicken

If it involves electricity or waves, use 'senden'. If it involves a postman, you can use either.

Visual Link

Link 'Senden' with 'Signal'. Both start with 'S' and are technically related.

احفظها

أصل الكلمة

Old High German 'senten'

السياق الثقافي

The term 'Sender' refers to both the physical transmitter and the media organization.

'Senden' is preferred in legal and official documents over 'schicken'.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

بدايات محادثة

"Hast du mir die E-Mail schon gesendet?"

"Welcher Sender zeigt das Fußballspiel?"

"Soll ich dir den Standort senden?"

"Wann wurde die Nachricht gesendet?"

"Kannst du mir die Fotos senden?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Schreibe über eine wichtige Nachricht, die du gesendet hast.

Welche Fernsehsendungen siehst du gerne?

Wie oft sendest du heute noch echte Briefe?

Was würdest du in einer Flaschenpost senden?

Sende eine Nachricht an dein zukünftiges Ich.

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Both are correct. 'Gesendet' is used for broadcasting and is common in modern speech. 'Gesandt' is more formal/literary for mail.

Use 'schicken' for informal situations, like sending a friend to buy milk or sending a quick text.

Only in formal contexts like 'entsenden' (dispatching an envoy). Otherwise, use 'schicken'.

It means 'on air' or 'broadcasting live'.

No, 'senden' itself is not, but it has many separable derivatives like 'absenden'.

It can be a TV/radio station or a technical transmitter.

Sende mir bitte die Datei.

It always takes 'haben' in the perfect tense.

It is the deadline for submissions (e.g., for a contest).

Yes, that is one of its primary technical meanings.

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