ab|geben
Translation
to hand in, to submit, to drop off, to cast (a vote)
Examples
Ich habe meine Hausaufgaben abgegeben.
I have handed in my homework.
Er hat seinen Mantel an der Garderobe abgegeben.
He dropped off his coat at the cloakroom.
Sie hat ihre Stimme bei der Wahl abgegeben.
She cast her vote in the election.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to hand sth. in/over to sb. I handed my keys in to reception.
((sth.)) to cast sth. (a vote) She cast her vote in the morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einreichen, übergeben; Antonyms: bekommen, erhalten
Etymology
From the prefix `ab-` (off, away) and `geben` (to give). Literally 'to give away'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'give' your homework 'away' (`ab-`) to the teacher. This means you hand it in.