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 hat seine Stimme abgegeben.
He cast his vote.
Gib mir bitte etwas von dem Kuchen ab.
Please give me some of the cake.
Der Spieler gab den Ball ab.
The player passed the ball.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to hand sth. in to sb. I have to hand in the essay to the teacher.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to give sb. sth. (a share) Can you give me some of your apple?
((sth.)) to cast sth. (a vote) Every citizen should cast their vote.
Similar Words
einreichen (to submit), übergeben (to hand over)
Etymology
Comes from 'ab-' (off, away) and 'geben' (to give). It literally means 'to give away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'giving' (geben) something 'off' (ab) your hands, like submitting a report.