geef

This is the 743rd most frequent Dutch word.


geef

"Geef" means "give" in English.


Here 'geef' means 'give' and is used to indicate the act of giving something to someone.

Ik geef je een cadeau.

I give you a gift.


In this context, 'geef' is used as a polite request for providing something.

Geef me alsjeblieft een glas water.

Please give me a glass of water.


Here, 'geef' conveys the metaphorical sense of offering or granting attention to someone.

Ze zegt dat ik haar nooit genoeg aandacht geef.

She says that I never give her enough attention.