No. 13,203 in German
aufbringen
"Aufbringen" means to muster, raise, apply, or capture, depending on context.
In a sentence
Er konnte die Kraft nicht aufbringen, die schwere Kiste zu heben.
He couldn't muster the strength to lift the heavy box.
In this sentence, the word 'aufbringen' is used in the sense of 'to muster' or 'to summon.' It describes the effort to gather strength or resources needed for a task.
Sie versuchte, Geduld für die lange Wartezeit aufzubringen.
She tried to muster patience for the long wait.
Here, 'aufbringen' conveys the effort to evoke or bring forth an emotional quality, such as patience, in response to a situation.
Es war schwierig, die Mittel für das neue Projekt aufzubringen.
It was difficult to raise the funds for the new project.
In this instance, 'aufbringen' means 'to raise' or 'to procure,' typically referring to gathering financial resources or assets.
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