zurück|geben
Translation
to give back, to return
Examples
Gib mir bitte mein Buch zurück.
Please give me my book back.
Sie können den Artikel zurückgeben.
You can return the item.
Grammar Patterns
to give ((sth.)) back ((to sb.)) I'm giving the money back to you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückbringen (to bring back), retournieren (to return goods); Antonyms: behalten (to keep)
Etymology
Composed of 'zurück' (back) and 'geben' (to give). Literally 'to give back'.
Memory Tips
'geben' is 'to give'. 'zurück' means 'back'. Combine them: 'give back'. Very straightforward!