This is the 2858th most frequent German word.
vergeben
"Vergeben" means "to forgive" or "to allocate/assign."
In this sentence, 'vergeben' is used as a verb meaning 'to forgive' someone for something. It is conjugated and used in a context related to interpersonal reconciliation.
Er hat ihr die Fehler vergeben.
He has forgiven her mistakes.
Here, 'vergeben' is used to mean 'to allocate' or 'to award,' referring to something being distributed or assigned in a formal context, such as prizes.
Alle Preise sind bereits vergeben.
All prizes have already been awarded.
In this case, 'vergeben' indicates that something is 'allocated' or 'assigned,' often referring to resources or opportunities that are no longer available.