English–German
“give back” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/tsuˈʁʏkˌgeːbən/
Example
Er gab mir das Geld zurück.
He gave me the money back.
How to say “give back” in German
“Give back” in German is zurückgeben.
An item or sum of money moves from a current holder back to its owner or former place.
Example sentences with zurückgeben
Kann ich die defekte Lampe an den Händler zurückgeben?
Can I return the defective lamp to the retailer?
Tips for using zurückgeben
- In a finite main clause, zurück separates from geben, but it remains attached in an infinitive or subordinate clause.