geben
[ˈɡeːbm̩] verb A1- to give (changing ownership) · Meine Frau hat mir eine neue Uhr gegeben. My wife gave me a new watch.
- to hand, to pass, to put within reach · Gib mir das! Give me that!· Gib mir deine Hand. Give me your hand (to hold).
- Used to indicate that something exists (often with a certain property and/or in a certain location). Usually translated as there is/are or there exist(s) · Gibt es gute Schulen in der Nähe? Are there good schools in the neighborhood?· Es gibt kein Wasser in dieser Wüste. There is no water in this desert.
- Used to indicate that something is on offer or being handed out, e.g. food for a meal or items sold in a shop · Was gibt es heute zum Mittag? What's for lunch today?· Da hinten gibt es leckeres Eis. They have tasty ice cream (on offer) over there.
- to communicate (helpful information such as a hint or advice), to signal (in a certain way such as a sign) · Darf ich dir einen Rat geben? May I give you some advice?· Der Spieler gab ein Signal, dass er eingewechselt werden wollte. The player gave a signal that he wanted to be substituted.
- to present; to put
- to result in
- to stop, to pass, to sort itself out (of difficulties, problems, pain, etc.)
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- geben
- Present (er)
- gibt
- Präteritum (er)
- gab
- Perfekt (er)
- hat gegeben
- Infinitive with zu
- zu geben
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
From the library
Dann fragt Mateo: „Gibt es hier eine Mensa?“
„Ja, und heute gibt es Pizza!“
Im Zentrum gibt es einen großen Eislaufplatz.
Die neue Wohnung liegt im dritten Stock, und es gibt keinen Aufzug!
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