Adjektiv

gegeben

given, certain, a given

Unter den gegebenen Umständen ist das die beste Lösung.

Under the given circumstances, this is the best solution.

Das ist eine gegebene Tatsache.

That is a given fact.

Mir wurde das Buch gegeben.

I was given the book.

((as an adjective)) ((before a noun)) given sth. The given information is important.

((as part of the passive voice)) ((sb.dat)) ((is given sth.acc)) sb. is given sth. The child is given a toy.

Synonyms: vorhanden, bestimmt; Antonyms: genommen, ungewiss

Past participle of the verb 'geben' (to give). The 'ge-' prefix is typical for past participles.

Think of the English phrase 'given the circumstances,' which translates almost literally to 'unter den gegebenen Umständen'.

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