geben

This is the 123rd most frequent German word.


geben

"To give"


'geben' is used to indicate giving or transferring something to someone.

Ich gebe dir das Buch.

I give you the book.


'geben' is used idiomatically to mean 'there are' in this context.

Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten.

There are many possibilities.


'geben' is used figuratively to mean 'providing or offering' in this context.

Der Film gibt uns Einblicke in die Geschichte.

The film provides us with insights into history.