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schicken
German → American English
American English
send
etwas oder jemanden an einen Ort oder zu einer Person senden
Ich schicke dir morgen die Unterlagen per E-Mail."Schicken" is the most common everyday verb for sending something; use "senden" or "versenden" more often in formal, technical, or business contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "schicken" mean in English?
"Schicken" means "to send" in English.
Is "schicken" formal or informal?
"Schicken" is neutral and very common in everyday German. For more formal writing, "senden" or "versenden" may sound better.
What preposition does "schicken" use?
"Schicken" is usually followed directly by the thing you send and often by "an" when naming the recipient, for example: "einen Brief an jemanden schicken".
How do you say "Can you send me the file?" in German?
"Kannst du mir die Datei schicken?"