gibt

This is the 38th most frequent German word.


gibt

"Gibt" means "gives" or "there is/are" depending on context.


Used to indicate the presence or existence of something.

Es gibt einen Hund im Garten.

There is a dog in the garden.


Used as a verb that means 'to give', indicating the transfer of something.

Er gibt mir das Buch.

He gives me the book.


Used metaphorically to mean 'to provide' or 'to give' in a non-physical sense.

Das Wetter gibt heute Hoffnung auf einen schönen Tag.

The weather gives hope for a beautiful day today.