Die Spende
Example: Die Spende hilft vielen Menschen in Not schnell.
Definition
"Die Spende" refers to a donation or contribution, usually of money, goods, or services, given voluntarily to help others, often for charitable purposes. For example, "Die Spende hilft vielen Menschen in Not schnell" means the donation quickly helps many people in need.
Etymology
The word "die Spende" comes from the German verb 'spenden,' meaning to donate or give. It traces back to the Middle High German 'spenden,' which itself originates from the Old High German 'spen(d)an,' meaning to hand over or grant. Did you know? The concept of giving through 'die Spende' has long been tied to generosity and community support in German-speaking cultures.
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"Die Spende" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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