schenken
Translation
to give (as a gift), to present, to gift
Examples
Ich schenke dir ein Buch.
I'm giving you a book as a gift.
Sie hat mir nichts geschenkt.
She didn't give me anything.
Schenken macht Freude.
Giving brings joy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to give (sb.) (sth.) as a gift I'm giving my mother flowers.
Similar Words
geben (to give), überreichen (to hand over); Antonyms: nehmen (to take), bekommen (to receive)
Etymology
From Old High German 'scenken' (to pour, to give to drink), which broadened to mean 'to give' in general.
Memory Tips
Think of the noun 'Geschenk' (gift). You 'schenken' a 'Geschenk'. It's a special form of 'geben' (to give), usually without expecting anything in return.