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geben

give

Meaning of geben

etwas einer anderen Person in die Hand geben

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German[ˈɡeːbən]
give
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geben belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
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sich anfühlenfeel

geben synonyms

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What's the difference between geben / schenken / spenden / verleihen

🇩🇪German
geben

Neutral, everyday verb meaning to hand something over directly, often a small object.

A1Very Often

Kannst du mir bitte das Salz reichen?

Можешь, пожалуйста, подать мне соль?

🇩🇪German

To give as a gift, without expecting payment.

A1Very Often

Zum Geburtstag schenkt sie ihm ein Buch.

На день рождения она дарит ему книгу.

S
🇩🇪German
spenden

To donate, usually money, goods, or blood to help others.

A1Often

Viele Menschen spenden Geld für das Krankenhaus.

Многие люди жертвуют деньги для больницы.

V
🇩🇪German
verleihen

To lend something for a limited time, with the expectation it will be returned.

A1Often

Ich verleihe dir mein Fahrrad für das Wochenende.

Я одалживаю тебе свой велосипед на выходные.

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geben translation: give. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce geben

[ˈɡeːbən]

geben translation

give

geben transcription

[ˈɡeːbən]

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