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senden

German → American English

American English

send

etwas oder jemanden an einen Ort, eine Person oder ein Gerät schicken; übermitteln

Ich sende dir morgen die Unterlagen.

Both senden and schicken can mean “send,” but senden is a bit more formal and is common in media, telecommunications, and official contexts.

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Frequently asked questions

What does senden mean in English?

Senden means “send,” especially in formal, technical, or media contexts.

Is senden the same as schicken?

They are very similar. Schicken is more common in everyday speech, while senden sounds a bit more formal.

How do you use senden in a sentence?

For example: Ich sende dir die Datei. = I’m sending you the file.

What is the past tense of senden?

The past tense is sendete or the more common irregular form sandte; the past participle is gesendet or gesandt.