German word

Gabe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgaːbə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungift

Example

Zum Geburtstag bekam ich eine Gabe von meiner Freundin.

For my birthday, I received a gift from my girlfriend.

Illustration for Gabe (gift)

More examples

Zum Jubiläum überreichten wir ihm eine Gabe.

For the anniversary, we presented him with a gift.

Core concept

Something bestowed on a person, whether it is a present, a contribution, or a natural ability.

Common phrases

  • eine Gabe bekommen

    receive a gift

  • eine Gabe überreichen

    present a gift

Similar words

Geschenk: A present given for a celebration or as an everyday token.
Begabung: A natural talent or special ability.
Präsent: A somewhat formal gift presented at a ceremony or official event.
Mitbringsel: A small gift brought along when visiting someone or showing thanks.

Definition in German

Etwas, das jemand freiwillig gibt, und im übertragenen Sinn eine angeborene Fähigkeit.

Word origin

The German noun Gabe developed from the Germanic word for a gift and is closely related to the verb geben, meaning to give.

Usage tips

  • In the phrase eine Gabe haben, Gabe usually means a talent rather than a physical present.

Other meanings

  • talentnoun
  • donationnoun

Opposites

  • Bürdeburdennoun

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