gegebener
Translation
given, specific, particular
Examples
Aus gegebener Veranlassung bleibt das Museum geschlossen.
For the given reason, the museum will remain closed.
Das ist ein gegebener Fakt und nicht verhandelbar.
That is a given fact and not negotiable.
Grammar Patterns
((gegebener + masculine noun in nominative case)) a given ... Ein gegebener Umstand kann sich ändern. (A given circumstance can change.)
Similar Words
Synonyms: specific, particular; Antonyms: sought, unknown
Etymology
Inflected form of 'gegeben', the past participle of 'geben' (to give). The '-er' ending is for masculine nominative singular.
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as 'that which has been given'. It's often used in formal phrases like 'zu gegebener Zeit' (at the appropriate time).