Phrase
Gas geben
Pronunciation: /ɡaːs ˈɡeːb(ə)n/
to accelerate, to step on it
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Meanings
Phrase
- to accelerate, to step on it
- to accelerate a car; to step on the gas
- to drive very fast
Example sentence
Auf der Auffahrt musst du kräftig Gas geben.
You have to accelerate hard on the slip road.
Usage
- Gas geben — The literal driving expression means accelerate.
- Gib Gas! — The informal imperative can also mean hurry up or make an effort.
Auf der geraden Strecke gibt der Fahrer etwas mehr Gas.
On the straight stretch, the driver accelerates a little more.