bescheren
Translation
to give (as a gift), to grant, to bestow, to bring about
Examples
Er hat uns einen schönen Abend beschert.
He gave us a lovely evening.
Das Schicksal hat ihm Glück beschert.
Fate granted him luck.
Das hat uns eine schöne Bescherung beschert!
That's landed us in a fine mess!
Grammar Patterns
to grant ((sb. (j-m))) ((sth. (et4))) to grant sb. sth. Fate granted him luck.
Similar Words
schenken (to gift), geben (to give), gewähren (to grant)
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) + 'scheren' (an old word for 'to allot, assign'). It is related to the English word 'share'.
Memory Tips
Strongly associated with Christmas gift-giving ('die Bescherung'). Think of Santa 'sharing' out gifts. The ironic meaning is like receiving an unwanted 'gift'.