VERB
geben/ˈɡeːbn̩/to give; to hand; to pass
geben is a German verb that means to give, to hand, or to pass. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab" and the past participle is "gegeben".
Definitions
1.to hand something to someone; to give(transfer of possession)
a.to put something into another's hands, transfer possession
Kannst du mir bitte das Buch geben?—Can you please give me the book?
2.to provide; to make something available(making available)
a.to provide as a service or opportunity
Es gibt WLAN im Café.—There is Wi-Fi in the café.
3.to perform or present (something, e.g., a show, a performance)(perform, present)
a.to perform, put on (colloquial)
Heute Abend geben sie ein Konzert.—They are giving a concert tonight.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | geben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe |
| Present (du) | gibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt |
| Preterite (ich) | gab |
| Participle II | gegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe |
| Imperative (singular) | gib |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "geben" mean in English?
- "geben" means to give, to hand, or to pass. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "geben"?
- "geben" is pronounced /ˈɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "geben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "geben" is "gegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "geben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "geben" becomes "gab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "geben"?
- "geben" is a verb in German.
