How do you say "Give" in German?

"Give" in German is "Gebe". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Give’ in German

Q: What does "Gebe" mean in English?

"Gebe" means "Give" in English. Usage tip: This is the ich-form of "geben": ich gebe. On its own, the English gloss "give" is a bit basic, but it helps inside the full sentence.

Gebe

GAY-buh

[GAY-buh]

💬 Usage Tip: This is the ich-form of "geben": ich gebe. On its own, the English gloss "give" is a bit basic, but it helps inside the full sentence.

🇩🇪 In Germany: In German logistics talk, "Bescheid geben" is much more common than using "geben" alone.

Phrase Breakdown

Gebe

[GAY-buh]

give

First-person singular of 'geben' in context like 'I’ll let you know.'

Example

Ich Gebe dir später eine Antwort.

I’ll give you an answer later.

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