German Conversation · Level 29
89 words
German word
bieten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbiːtən/
Meaning
- verbprovide
Example
Das Hotel bietet ein gutes Frühstück.
The hotel provides a good breakfast.
More examples
Der Laden bietet heute einen Rabatt.
The shop is offering a discount today.
Core concept
A provider holds out a useful choice, service, or possibility for someone to accept or use.
Common phrases
einen Rabatt bieten
offer a discount
Unterkunft bieten
offer accommodation
eine Option bieten
offer an option
Similar words
anbieten: To present a concrete item or service for someone to accept or reject.
geben: To give an item or information directly to someone.
Definition in German
jemandem etwas anbieten oder ermöglichen; übertragen: jemandem Chancen oder Hilfe bereitstellen
Word origin
The inherited Germanic verb bieten developed from Old High German biotan, whose older meaning involved presenting or making something available.
Usage tips
- For a concrete offer made to a person, anbieten is often more natural, while bieten often describes what a service, place, or situation makes available.