boten
Translation
offered, bid, provided
Examples
Sie boten einen hohen Preis für das Haus.
They offered a high price for the house.
Die Musiker boten eine tolle Show.
The musicians put on a great show.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) bieten to offer (sb. dat.) (sth. acc.) They offered him a job.
((für et4)) bieten to bid (for sth. acc.) They bid for the painting.
Similar Words
gaben (gave), reichten (passed/handed)
Etymology
From Old High German 'biotan' (to offer), related to the English word 'bid'.
Memory Tips
Think of a boat crew who 'offered' help. 'The boatmen boten us a hand'.