bieten
Translation
to offer, to provide, to bid
Examples
Das Hotel bietet einen tollen Service.
The hotel offers great service.
Er hat viel Geld für das Haus geboten.
He bid a lot of money for the house.
Diese Stelle bietet gute Chancen.
This position offers good opportunities.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to offer (sb.) (sth.) Das Hotel bietet den Gästen viel Komfort.
((for sth.)) to bid (for sth.) Er bietet für das alte Gemälde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geben, zeigen; Antonyms: nehmen, verweigern
Etymology
From Old High German 'biotan', cognate with English 'bid'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bid' in an auction - you offer a price.