an|geben
Translation
to state, to specify, to show off, to boast
Examples
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Namen an.
Please state your name.
Er gibt immer mit seinem Auto an.
He always shows off with his car.
Sie hat den Ton für das Lied angegeben.
She set the tone for the song.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to report sth. to sb./sth. He reported the theft to the police.
((sth.)) to state, specify sth. Please state your full name.
((with sth.)) to show off with sth. She is showing off with her new jewelry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to state, to specify, to boast; Antonyms: to conceal, to be modest
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (on, at) + 'geben' (to give). Literally 'to give on,' which evolved to mean providing information or 'putting on' a show (boasting).
Memory Tips
Think of 'giving' (geben) information 'on' (an) a form, or 'giving' (geben) a big show 'on' stage to boast.