geben
Translation
would give
Examples
Sie gäben uns das Geld, wenn sie es hätten.
They would give us the money if they had it.
Wir gäben dir gerne eine Antwort.
We would gladly give you an answer.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to give (sb. dat.) (sth. acc.) He gives his girlfriend flowers.
((et4)) ((an+4)) to give (sth. acc.) to (sb. acc.) He gives the flowers to his girlfriend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reichen (to pass), überreichen (to hand over); Antonyms: nehmen (to take), bekommen (to receive)
Etymology
From Old High German 'geban', meaning 'to give'. Cognate with English 'give'.
Memory Tips
'gäben' is the subjunctive form of 'geben', used for hypothetical situations, like 'would give' in English.