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“donation” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɛndə/

Example

Ich habe eine Spende an die lokale Tafel gegeben.

I made a donation to the local food bank.

Illustration for Spende (donation)

How to say “donation” in German

“Donation” in German is Spende.

A voluntary contribution set aside for someone, an organization, or a cause rather than kept by its giver.

Full entry for Spende: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Spende

Wir danken für jede Spende.

We are grateful for every donation.

Tips for using Spende

  • Unlike Geschenk, Spende usually suggests charitable or purposeful giving rather than a personal present.

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