brought
word · lemma: bring
/ˈbɹɔt/
brawt
/bɹˈɔːt/
brawt
Definition
Past tense of 'bring'. Used when someone took something or someone with them to a place.
Usage & Nuances
Common in narratives and spoken English. Always refers to a completed action in the past. Use 'brought' for actions before now; don't confuse with 'bought' (past of 'buy'). Frequently followed by objects: 'brought food', 'brought friends'.
Spanish: trajo - llevó - trajo consigoPortuguese (BR): trouxe - trouxe consigoPortuguese (PT): trouxe - trouxe consigoChinese (Simplified): 带来 - 带去Chinese (Traditional): 帶來 - 帶去Hindi: लाया - लेकर आयाArabic: أحضر - جلبBengali: এনেছিল - নিয়ে এসেছিলRussian: принёс - привёл - принеслаJapanese: 持ってきた - 連れてきたVietnamese: mang đến - đem đến - dẫn đếnKorean: 가져왔다 - 데려왔다Turkish: getirdiUrdu: لایاIndonesian: membawa - membawa ke
Example Sentences
She brought her books to class.
basic
My father brought me a gift.
basic
Who brought the food?
basic
I'm glad you brought your camera—we'll need it.
natural
The rain brought traffic to a stop.
natural
You brought up a really interesting point in the meeting.
natural