Gib
Translation
Give
Examples
Gib mir bitte das Buch.
Please give me the book.
Gib nicht auf!
Don't give up!
Gib Acht, die Straße ist rutschig.
Be careful, the street is slippery.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to give sth. to sb. Gib mir bitte den Stift.
Acht geben to pay attention/be careful Gib Acht, wenn du die Straße überquerst.
Similar Words
Reiche (pass), Bring (bring)
Etymology
The singular, informal imperative form of 'geben' (to give).
Memory Tips
It sounds almost exactly like the English 'give'. Remember it as a direct command: 'Gib mir' = 'Give me'.