Meaning 1neutral to elevated · 82%
To have regular contact with someone by meeting or communicating.
Natural examples
Sie verkehrt seit Jahren mit einer Gruppe von Künstlern.
She has socialized with a group of artists for years.
In diesem Café verkehren viele Studierende.
Many students regularly spend time at this café.
Mein Großvater verkehrte früher brieflich mit seinem Cousin.
My grandfather used to correspond regularly with his cousin.
Usage note
In this sense, verkehren usually takes mit plus dative. It can also describe scheduled transport service and has other meanings.
Mini-lesson: verkehren
To have regular contact with someone by meeting or communicating. In this sense, verkehren usually takes mit plus dative. It can also describe scheduled transport service and has other meanings.
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