beherbergt

Beherbergt is a German verb meaning to accommodate, to house, or to host. It is used to describe places, institutions, or persons that provide lodging, shelter, or hosting for people, objects, or events. In everyday language it often appears in phrases like "das Museum beherbergt eine Sammlung" or "das Hotel beherbergt 200 Zimmer," indicating that the entity contains or hosts something within its premises.

Etymology and form. Beherben denotes providing shelter, and the verb beherbergen combines be- with herbergen (to harbor or shelter). The prefix be- adds a sense of making something part of an establishment or carrying out the hosting action. The root idea goes back to historical Germanic terms for sheltering or harboring. The noun derived from the verb is Beherbergung, referring to the act or process of accommodating.

Usage notes. Beherbergt is used in neutral, formal, or descriptive contexts, including culture, tourism, administration, and information technology. In contrast, more everyday synonyms such as unterbringen or aufnehmen may be used for general lodging or placement. The verb also appears in passive or perfect constructions: Es wird / Das Museum hat zahlreiche Ausstellungen beherbergt. A related form is beherbergte (simple past) or beherbergung (nominal form).

See also. Beherbergung; beherbergen (the base verb); Unterbringung; Unterkunft. Examples prominent in media and institutional writing typically describe institutions that actively host collections, events, or populations.