Geven
Example: Ik geef mijn vriend een cadeau voor zijn verjaardag.
Definition
"Geven" is a Dutch verb meaning to transfer possession or hand something to someone else, often as a gift or favor. It involves actively offering or presenting an object, service, or information to another person, as in the phrase, 'Ik geef mijn vriend een cadeau voor zijn verjaardag.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "geven" originates from the Proto-Germanic word *giftaną, which means to give or bestow. It is related to English 'give' and German 'geben.' Did you know that the root of "geven" is connected to the idea of a gift, highlighting the act of offering something freely?
Learn to use this word actively
"Geven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
