German Conversation · Level 32
91 words
German word
spenden
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpɛndn̩/
Meaning
- verbdonate
Example
Letzten Monat habe ich Geld gespendet.
Last month, I donated money.
More examples
Wir spenden jeden Monat an eine lokale Organisation.
We donate to a local organization every month.
Core concept
A useful resource leaves one person's hands and reaches a cause or recipient as voluntary support rather than payment.
Common phrases
Geld spenden
donate money
an eine Wohltätigkeitsorganisation spenden
donate to a charity
Similar words
geben: Hand or pass an object or money directly to another person.
schenken: Give something as a gift without seeking payment, often to bring joy.
überweisen: Transfer money from one bank account to another through a bank or online service.
unterstützen: Help a person, cause, or activity through actions or financial support.
Definition in German
freiwillig Geld, Sachen oder Blut ohne Gegenleistung an Personen, Organisationen oder Projekte geben
Word origin
The German verb spenden developed from older German forms based on Latin spendere, whose meanings included spending and distributing resources.
Usage tips
- A recipient can appear in the dative, as in "jemandem Geld spenden," while a cause commonly follows für with the accusative.