verrichtest

Verrichtest is the second person singular present tense form of the German verb verrichten. The verb means to perform, carry out, or execute a task, duty, or service. It is built with the prefix ver- attached to the stem richten; in this sense, the prefix contributes a sense of carrying out or completing the action. Etymologically, verrichten is related to other German verbs formed with ver- and the root richten, and it appears mainly in formal or written language.

In use, verrichten is commonly paired with nouns that name tasks or services, such as eine Arbeit, eine Aufgabe, einen Dienst or eine Pflicht. For example: Du verrichtest deine Aufgaben sorgfältig. Er verrichtet seinen Dienst im Krankenhaus. Die Soldaten verrichten den Wachdienst. The form is generally considered more formal or dated in everyday speech, where verbs like ausführen, durchführen, leisten, or erledigen are often preferred.

Verrichtung is a related noun meaning the act or performance of doing something, or a specific rite or procedure in certain contexts. The verb and its derivatives appear in legal, administrative, historical, and religious texts, but are less common in casual conversation today. Overall, verrichten denotes the act of performing or executing a task, rather than merely starting it.