geben
Translation
to give, to exist (there is/are)
Examples
Ich gebe dir das Buch.
I give you the book.
Es gibt viele Probleme.
There are many problems.
Kannst du mir bitte Salz geben?
Can you please give me the salt?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to give (sb.) (sth.) Ich gebe dem Mann das Geld.
es gibt ((sth.)) there is/are (sth.) Es gibt heute Pizza.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schenken, reichen; Antonyms: nehmen (to take)
Etymology
From Old High German 'geban', cognate with English 'give'.
Memory Tips
Sounds exactly like 'give'. Remember 'Es gibt' (it gives) actually means 'there is/are'.