spenden
Translation
to donate, to contribute, to give
Examples
Er spendet Geld für einen guten Zweck.
He donates money for a good cause.
Sie hat Blut für das Krankenhaus gespendet.
She donated blood for the hospital.
Die Orgel spendet einen feierlichen Klang.
The organ gives a solemn sound.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to donate (sth.) for (sth.) He donates money for the children.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.)) to give (sth.) to (sb.) May God give you comfort.
Similar Words
schenken (to gift), stiften (to endow)
Etymology
From Old High German 'spentōn' (to distribute), related to Latin 'expendere' (to pay out).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'spend'. When you 'spenden', you are 'spending' money for a charity or cause.