terugbrengen

This is the 3757th most frequent Dutch word.


terugbrengen

To return or bring back.


In this sentence, 'terugbrengen' is used to mean 'return' in the context of bringing back an item to its original location.

Ik moet het boek vandaag naar de bibliotheek terugbrengen.

I have to return the book to the library today.


Here, 'terugbrengen' implies returning something lost back to its rightful place or owner.

Kun je de verloren spullen naar het kantoor terugbrengen?

Can you return the lost items to the office?


In this case, 'terugbrengen' is used metaphorically to mean bringing something back in terms of recollection or memories.

Deze herinneringen brengen me terug naar mijn kindertijd.

These memories take me back to my childhood.