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  2. /The Dative case and definite articles (dem, der, den)
  3. /schenken

schenken

schenken
to give (as a gift)
From Lesson 36:The Dative case and definite articles (dem, der, den)·German

Usages of schenken

Ich schenke dem Mädchen ein Buch.
I am gifting the girl a book.
Wir schenken den Eltern ein Auto.
We are gifting the parents a car.
Ich schenke ihn der Frau.
I am giving it to the woman as a gift.
Sie schenkt dem Neffen ein Buch.
She is giving the nephew a book as a gift.
Welche Leine schenkst du mir?
Which leash are you gifting me?
Wir bekommen ein Getränk geschenkt, weil das Gewarte zu lang ist.
We are given a drink because the constant waiting is too long.

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