Vokabahn

Gabe

Vokabahn
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Noun

die Gabe

Pronunciation: /ˈɡaːbə/

gift, present, donation, alms

C1 rank #4,313 plural Gaben

Meanings

Noun
  1. gift, present, donation, alms
  2. administration, dose (act of giving medication)

Example sentence

Musik war schon als Kind ihre besondere Gabe.

Music was her special gift even as a child.

Word forms

singular die Gabe
plural die Gaben

The four cases

Singular

Nominativedie Gabe
Accusativedie Gabe
Dativeder Gabe
Genitiveder Gabe

Plural

Nominativedie Gaben
Accusativedie Gaben
Dativeden Gaben
Genitiveder Gaben

Usage

  • eine Gabe überreichen — Present a gift; somewhat formal or elevated.
  • eine besondere Gabe haben — A separate sense is have a special talent.
Extra sentence

Die Besucher brachten kleine Gaben für die Gastgeber mit.

The visitors brought small gifts for the hosts.