gebären
Translation
to give birth to, to bear
Examples
Sie hat Zwillinge geboren.
She gave birth to twins.
Diese Situation gebar neue Probleme.
This situation gave birth to new problems.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to give birth to sb. She gave birth to a child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zur Welt bringen (to bring into the world), entbinden (to deliver a child)
Etymology
From Old High German 'beran' (to carry, bear), related to English 'to bear'. The prefix 'ge-' often indicates a completed action.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English verb 'to bear' a child. The past participle 'geboren' is very common in the phrase 'Ich bin geboren' (I was born).