ˈɡeːbn̩

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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

Verb typestrong, irregular

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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This word is part of lesson 2.