VERB
spenden/ˈʃpɛndn̩/to donate; to give (as a donation); to contribute
spenden is a German verb that means to donate, to give (as a donation), or to contribute. It is pronounced /ˈʃpɛndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "spendete" and the past participle is "gespendet".
Definitions
1.to give something voluntarily, especially money or goods, to help others(charity, giving)
a.to donate money
Viele Menschen spenden regelmäßig Geld an Hilfsorganisationen.—Many people regularly donate money to relief organizations.
b.to donate blood/organs
Sie hat zum ersten Mal Blut gespendet.—She donated blood for the first time.
2.to provide or bestow (abstract things, e.g. warmth, light, comfort)(figurative, formal)
a.to give something intangible (like warmth or comfort)
Der Ofen spendet angenehme Wärme.—The stove provides pleasant warmth.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | spenden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spende |
| Present (du) | spendest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spendet |
| Preterite (ich) | spendete |
| Participle II | gespendet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spendete |
| Imperative (singular) | spende |
| Imperative (plural) | spendet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "spenden" mean in English?
- "spenden" means to donate, to give (as a donation), or to contribute. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "spenden"?
- "spenden" is pronounced /ˈʃpɛndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "spenden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "spenden" is "gespendet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "spenden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "spenden" becomes "spendete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "spenden"?
- "spenden" is a verb in German.
