This is the 4600th most frequent German word.
spendete
"Spendete" means "donated" in English.
The word 'spendete' is used in the past tense to indicate the act of donating possessions.
Maria spendete ihre alten Kleidungsstücke an eine Wohltätigkeitsorganisation.
Maria donated her old clothes to a charity organization.
Here, 'spendete' expresses the act of contributing financial resources in a charitable manner in the past tense.
Der Besitzer spendete eine große Summe Geld für den Bau einer neuen Schule.
The owner donated a large sum of money for the construction of a new school.
In this sentence, 'spendete' indicates the act of giving applause, showcasing a non-material form of donation or contribution.