VERB
schenken/ˈʃɛŋkn̩/to give (as a present); to donate
schenken is a German verb that means to give (as a present) or to donate. It is pronounced /ˈʃɛŋkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schenkte" and the past participle is "geschenkt".
Definitions
1.to give something to someone as a present(gift-giving)
a.to present a gift
Zum Geburtstag schenke ich meiner Schwester ein Buch.—For her birthday I am giving my sister a book as a present.
2.to give or bestow something without expecting payment; to donate(donate, bestow)
a.to make a donation, to grant something for free
Der Verein schenkt alten Computern ein neues Leben.—The association gives old computers a new life.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schenken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schenke |
| Present (du) | schenkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schenkt |
| Preterite (ich) | schenkte |
| Participle II | geschenkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schenkte |
| Imperative (singular) | schenk |
| Imperative (plural) | schenkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schenken" mean in English?
- "schenken" means to give (as a present) or to donate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schenken"?
- "schenken" is pronounced /ˈʃɛŋkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schenken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schenken" is "geschenkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schenken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schenken" becomes "schenkte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schenken"?
- "schenken" is a verb in German.
