das Geschenk
Translation
gift, present
Examples
Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich.
I have a gift for you.
Das war ein Geschenk des Himmels.
That was a gift from heaven.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to give sb. a gift He is giving his girlfriend a gift.
a gift ((for sb.)) a gift for a friend I'm buying a gift for my father.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Gabe, das Präsent
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'schenken' (to give a gift). The 'Ge-' prefix often creates collective nouns or signifies the result of an action.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the verb 'schenken' (to give). A 'Geschenk' is the thing that has been 'geschenkt' (given).