die Schenkung
Translation
donation, gift, endowment
Examples
Er erhielt eine große Schenkung.
He received a large donation.
Die Schenkung an das Museum war anonym.
The donation to the museum was anonymous.
Grammar Patterns
a donation ((to sb./sth.)) eine Schenkung an j-n/etw. The donation to the university was generous.
Similar Words
die Spende (donation), die Gabe (gift), die Stiftung (foundation)
Etymology
From the verb 'schenken' (to give) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix turns the verb 'schenken' (to give) into the noun for the act of giving.