VERB
geben/ˈɡeːbn̩/to give
geben is a German verb that means to give. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab" and the past participle is "gegeben".
Definitions
1.would give (first and third person singular subjunctive II of 'geben')(conditional form)
a.to express hypothetical or unreal situations involving giving
Wenn ich mehr Zeit hätte, gäbe ich dir gerne Nachhilfe.—If I had more time, I would gladly tutor you.
b.to politely express an offer or a wish to give something
Gäbe es noch eine Möglichkeit, das Problem zu lösen?—Would there still be a way to solve the problem?
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. 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.
