an|bieten
Translation
to offer, to provide, to propose
Examples
Er hat mir einen Job angeboten.
He offered me a job.
Was kann ich Ihnen zum Trinken anbieten?
What can I offer you to drink?
Die Firma bietet gute Sozialleistungen an.
The company offers good social benefits.
Grammar Patterns
to offer ((sb.)) ((sth.)) He's offering me his help.
to offer ((to do sth.)) He offered to drive me home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorschlagen (to suggest), offerieren; Antonyms: annehmen (to accept), ablehnen (to refuse)
Etymology
Prefix 'an-' (to, at) + verb 'bieten' (to offer, bid). Literally 'to bid to' or 'to offer to' someone.
Memory Tips
This is a separable verb. Remember that 'an' goes to the end of the clause: 'Ich biete dir Hilfe an.'