geboren
Translation
born
Examples
Ich bin in Berlin geboren.
I was born in Berlin.
Er ist ein geborener Anführer.
He is a born leader.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) to be born in... Ich bin in Deutschland geboren.
((as sth.)) to be born as... Er wurde als Sohn eines Arztes geboren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zur Welt gekommen (came into the world); Antonyms: gestorben (died).
Etymology
Past participle of 'gebären' (to give birth). The prefix 'ge-' indicates a completed action. The root is cognate with English 'to bear' (a child).
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English 'born'. The 'ge-' prefix is a common marker for past participles in German.