ab|geben
Translation
to hand in, to submit, to give away, to cast (a vote)
Examples
Ich muss meine Hausaufgaben abgeben.
I have to hand in my homework.
Er möchte sein altes Fahrrad abgeben.
He wants to give away his old bicycle.
Jeder Wähler kann eine Stimme abgeben.
Every voter can cast one vote.
Der Spieler muss den Ball schnell abgeben.
The player has to pass the ball quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((at/to sb.)) to hand sth. in at a place/to sb. You have to hand in the application at the office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einreichen (to submit), übergeben (to hand over); Antonyms: bekommen (to receive), behalten (to keep)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) and 'geben' (to give). Literally 'to give off' or 'to give away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'giving' something 'away' from your possession, like handing in a paper.