English–German
“reveal” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈgeːbən/
Example
Die Untersuchung ergab neue Hinweise.
The investigation revealed new clues.
How to say “reveal” in German
“Reveal” in German is ergeben.
Giving something out makes an outcome available; giving oneself over leads to surrender or devoted loyalty.
Example sentences with ergeben
Im Gespräch ergibt sich, dass sie aus Deutschland kommt.
During the conversation, it emerges that she is from Germany.
Tips for using ergeben
- The result sense normally takes an accusative object, as in Die Untersuchung ergab neue Hinweise, while sich ergeben is the separate reflexive surrender construction.
Other German words for “reveal”
Die Zeitung enthüllte den Skandal.
The newspaper revealed the scandal.
Die Untersuchung offenbart den Fehler.
The investigation reveals the error.
Sie gibt ihr Alter nicht preis.
She doesn't reveal her age.