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English - German
Give
ɡɪv
Extremely common
0 - 100
0 - 100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
geben, schenken, überlassen, zugeben
Give meanings in German
geben
Example:
I gave her a present for her birthday.
Ich habe ihr ein Geschenk zum Geburtstag gegeben.
Can you give me a hand with this heavy box?
Kannst du mir mit diesem schweren Karton helfen?
Usage: formal/informalContext: General usage for giving something to someone
Note: One of the most common translations of 'give' in Deutsch
schenken
Example:
I want to give my mom a special gift for Mother's Day.
Ich möchte meiner Mutter ein besonderes Geschenk zum Muttertag schenken.
She gave me a book as a present.
Sie hat mir ein Buch geschenkt.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Specifically used for giving gifts or presents
Note: Can be used interchangeably with 'geben' in many contexts
überlassen
Example:
I will give you my old bike.
Ich werde dir mein altes Fahrrad überlassen.
He decided to give up his seat to the elderly lady.
Er entschied sich, seinen Platz der älteren Dame zu überlassen.
Usage: formalContext: To give something up, hand over, or leave to someone else
Note: Often used in situations where something is relinquished or transferred to another person
zugeben
Example:
I have to give in and admit that you were right.
Ich muss nachgeben und zugeben, dass du Recht hattest.
She finally gave in to their demands.
Sie gab schließlich ihren Forderungen nach.
Usage: formalContext: To admit, concede, or yield to something
Note: Used in situations where someone concedes or accepts defeat, often in arguments or negotiations
Give's synonyms
Give
To transfer the possession of something to someone else.
Example: She gave me a book for my birthday.
Note:
Provide
To supply or make available something that is needed or desired.
Example: The organization provides shelter for the homeless.
Note: Provide often implies fulfilling a need or requirement.
Grant
To agree to give or allow something requested.
Example: The committee granted her request for additional funding.
Note: Grant is often used in formal or official contexts.
Offer
To present or proffer something for someone to accept or reject.
Example: He offered his assistance with the project.
Note: Offer implies presenting something for acceptance or refusal.
Donate
To give something, especially money or goods, to a person or organization for a charitable cause.
Example: Many people donated money to help the victims of the disaster.
Note: Donate specifically refers to giving for a charitable or altruistic purpose.
Give expressions, common phrases
Give up
To stop doing or believing in something; to surrender.
Example: She decided to give up smoking for her health.
Note: The original word 'give' simply means to provide something, whereas 'give up' implies quitting or surrendering.
Give in
To yield or surrender; to stop resisting.
Example: After a long argument, he finally gave in and agreed to her idea.
Note: While 'give' can mean to provide something, 'give in' means to yield or surrender in a situation.
Give back
To return something that was borrowed or taken.
Example: He promised to give back the money he borrowed from his friend.
Note: Unlike 'give,' which is a general term for providing something, 'give back' specifically refers to returning something.
Give away
To donate or distribute something for free.
Example: They decided to give away their old furniture to charity.
Note: While 'give' involves providing something, 'give away' emphasizes giving something for free or as a gift.
Give in to
To succumb to a desire or pressure; to yield to a temptation.
Example: She couldn't resist the temptation and gave in to eating the chocolate cake.
Note: This phrase adds the aspect of yielding to a specific desire or pressure, unlike the general act of giving.
Give off
To emit or release something such as light, heat, or odor.
Example: The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance in the garden.
Note: Whereas 'give' refers to providing something, 'give off' indicates emitting or releasing something.
Give out
To distribute or dispense something to others.
Example: The teacher gave out the assignment to the students.
Note: Unlike 'give,' which is a general term, 'give out' specifically refers to distributing or dispensing something.
Give everyday (slang) expressions
Give a heads up
To inform or warn someone in advance about something.
Example: Hey, just wanted to give you a heads up that the meeting has been rescheduled.
Note: This slang term adds a sense of giving prior notice compared to just 'give'.
Give it a shot
To try something without being too serious or committing to it.
Example: I've never tried surfing before, but I'll give it a shot this weekend.
Note: This slang term implies making an attempt or effort, often without a guarantee of success, compared to just 'give'.
Give me a break
Expression used to ask for sympathy, understanding, or to request to stop being teased or criticized.
Example: I studied all night for this test. Give me a break if I don't do well.
Note: This slang term is a plea for leniency or understanding, compared to just 'give' which is more neutral.
Give someone a hand
To help someone with a task or problem.
Example: Could you give me a hand lifting this heavy box?
Note: This slang term involves providing assistance to someone, compared to just 'give' which is less specific.
Give - Examples
Can you give me a pen?
Kannst du mir einen Stift geben?
They always give generously to charity.
Sie geben immer großzügig für wohltätige Zwecke.
I will give you my phone number so we can stay in touch.
Ich werde dir meine Telefonnummer geben, damit wir in Kontakt bleiben können.
Please give me some advice on how to improve my English skills.
Bitte gib mir einen Rat, wie ich meine Englischkenntnisse verbessern kann.
Give grammar
Give - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: give
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): give
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): give
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): gave
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): given
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): giving
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): gives
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): give
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): give
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Give Contains 1 syllables: give
Phonetic transcription: ˈgiv
give , ˈgiv (The red syllable is stressed)
Give - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Give: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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