VERB
preisgeben/ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡeːbn̩/to divulge; to reveal; to abandon
preisgeben is a German verb that means to divulge, to reveal, or to abandon. It is pronounced /ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab preis" and the past participle is "preisgegeben".
Definitions
1.to disclose or make something known that was previously secret(information/secrets)
a.to divulge information
Er wollte seine Quellen nicht preisgeben.—He did not want to divulge his sources.
b.to reveal a secret
Sie hat ihr wahres Alter preisgegeben.—She revealed her real age.
2.to abandon or leave someone or something to a fate, often negative(people/things)
a.to abandon someone or something (often to danger)
Das Dorf wurde seinem Schicksal preisgegeben.—The village was abandoned to its fate.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | preisgeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe preis |
| Present (du) | gibst preis |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt preis |
| Preterite (ich) | gab preis |
| Participle II | preisgegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe preis |
| Imperative (singular) | gib preis |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt preis |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "preisgeben" mean in English?
- "preisgeben" means to divulge, to reveal, or to abandon. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "preisgeben"?
- "preisgeben" is pronounced /ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "preisgeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "preisgeben" is "preisgegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "preisgeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "preisgeben" becomes "gab preis" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "preisgeben"?
- "preisgeben" is a verb in German.
