widmen
Translation
to dedicate, to devote
Examples
Ich widme dieses Buch meinen Eltern.
I dedicate this book to my parents.
Er widmet seine Freizeit der Musik.
He dedicates his free time to music.
Sie widmet sich ganz ihrer Arbeit.
She devotes herself completely to her work.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to dedicate sth. to sb. Ich widme dieses Buch meinen Eltern.
sich ((j-m/et3)) to devote oneself to sb./sth. Sie widmet sich ganz ihrer Arbeit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hingeben (to devote), opfern (to sacrifice)
Etymology
From Old High German 'widamen' (to give as a dowry). Related to the English word 'wed'.
Memory Tips
Imagine at a 'wedding' you 'dedicate' ('widmen') your life to your partner.