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“Ich verschicke das Paket morgen.”
I will send the package tomorrow.
to send something (especially by mail or shipment)
Er hat die Einladung per E-Mail verschickt.
He sent the invitation by email.
Die Ware wird innerhalb von 3 Tagen verschickt.
The goods will be shipped within 3 days.
Commonly used for physical items (packages, letters) or digital messages (emails, texts).
'Verschicken' implies sending something with a clear destination or purpose (e.g., a package to a recipient). 'Senden' is more general and can mean 'to broadcast' (e.g., a radio signal) or 'to send' in a broader sense. Use 'verschicken' for physical items or messages with a specific recipient.
Use 'verschicken' when the focus is on the act of sending something to a recipient (e.g., 'Ich verschicke das Geschenk an dich' = 'I'm sending the gift to you'). Avoid using it for abstract concepts like emotions or ideas.
From Middle High German 'versenden' (to send away), composed of 'ver-' (prefix indicating completion/removal) + 'schicken' (to send). Related to Old High German 'senten' (to send).
More formal than 'schicken' or 'senden' in some contexts. Often preferred in written or official communication (e.g., shipping confirmations).