VERB

gewähren/ɡəˈvɛːʁən/to grant; to allow; to afford

gewähren is a German verb that means to grant, to allow, or to afford. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gewährte" and the past participle is "gewährt".

Definitions

1.to officially give or allow something requested(formal permission, official context)

a.to give something (such as a right, permission, loan) officially

Die Behörde kann auf Antrag eine Genehmigung gewähren.The authorities may grant a permit upon request.

2.to provide or ensure (something, often protection or safety)(provide, afford)

a.to provide, grant (e.g., protection, shelter, etc.)

Die Organisation gewährt den Flüchtlingen Schutz.The organization provides protection to the refugees.

Conjugation

Infinitivegewähren
Present (ich)gewähre
Present (du)gewährst
Present (er/sie/es)gewährt
Preterite (ich)gewährte
Participle IIgewährt
Konjunktiv II (ich)gewährte
Imperative (singular)gewähre
Imperative (plural)gewährt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "gewähren" mean in English?
"gewähren" means to grant, to allow, or to afford. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "gewähren"?
"gewähren" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɛːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "gewähren"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "gewähren" is "gewährt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "gewähren"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "gewähren" becomes "gewährte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "gewähren"?
"gewähren" is a verb in German.

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