ˈɡeːbn̩
Translation
to give; there is, there are (with es)
Word origin
From Old High German geban, from the same Germanic root as English give.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- geban
- English cognates
- give
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
Salz.
Please pass me the salt.
leider Kuchen.
Sadly there is no cake today.
ihre Nummer .
She gave me her number.
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