VERB
geben/ˈɡeːbn̩/to give; to hand; to produce
geben is a German verb that means to give, to hand, or to produce. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab" and the past participle is "gegeben".
Definitions
1.to hand or transfer something to someone(transfer of something to someone)
a.to hand something to someone
Kannst du mir bitte das Salz geben?—Can you please give me the salt?
b.to grant or provide something abstract
Die Schule gibt den Kindern viele Möglichkeiten.—The school gives the children many opportunities.
2.to cause something to be available, to exist or occur(cause to be present/exist)
a.there is/are (with es gibt)
Es gibt viele gute Restaurants in dieser Stadt.—There are many good restaurants in this city.
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 produce. 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.
