English–German

“taken” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈgeːbən/

Example

Sie ist vergeben.

She is taken.

Illustration for vergeben (taken)

How to say “taken” in German

“Taken” in German is vergeben.

A person whose romantic availability has been given away, like a seat marked reserved.

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

Example sentences with vergeben

Sie ist nicht mehr vergeben.

She is no longer in a relationship.

Tips for using vergeben

  • In the relationship sense, vergeben usually occurs with sein, as in "Sie ist vergeben", while "jemandem vergeben" means to forgive someone.

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