VERB
spenden/ˈʃpɛndn̩/to donate; to give (as a donation)
spenden is a German verb that means to donate or to give (as a donation). It is pronounced /ˈʃpɛndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "spendete" and the past participle is "gespendet".
Definitions
1.to give money or goods to a charitable cause(charity, funds)
a.to donate money or items for a charitable purpose
Viele Menschen spenden jedes Jahr Geld an Hilfsorganisationen.—Many people donate money to aid organizations every year.
2.to give something for a purpose, e.g. blood, time, etc.(figurative, formal)
a.to donate blood, organs, time, etc.
Er hat Blut gespendet, um anderen zu helfen.—He donated blood to help others.
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 or to give (as a donation). 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.
