No. 12,214 in German
ver
The prefix "ver-" in German indicates a change, error, or completion, often altering the meaning of the base verb.
In a sentence
Ich kann mich leicht verirren in einer neuen Stadt.
I can easily get lost in a new city.
Here 'ver-' is used as a prefix in 'verirren,' changing the meaning of 'irren' from 'to err' to 'to get lost'.
Er versucht, sich für den Fehler zu verantworten.
He tries to take responsibility for the mistake.
In 'verantworten,' the prefix 'ver-' along with 'antworten' (to answer) creates the meaning of 'to take responsibility' or 'to justify'.
Man kann diesen Stoff ohne Sorge verkaufen.
One can sell this material without worry.
When used in 'verkaufen,' the prefix 'ver-' modifies 'kaufen' (to buy) to create the meaning of 'to sell'.
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