Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das present

Translation (Übersetzung) present
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈprɛzənt]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
noun everyday celebration gift
The English word 'present' can be translated as 'Geschenk' (gift) or 'Gegenwart' (current time). This card focuses on 'Geschenk' as a common A1 noun.

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present is a German Nouns

Learn present meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. present is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

present Examples (Beispiele) in English

present examples with English translations. See how to use present in sentences. present example sentences in English below.

Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich.
I have a present for you.
Giving a gift to someone.
Das Geschenk liegt unter dem Weihnachtsbaum.
The present is under the Christmas tree.
Describing location of a gift.
Sie freut sich über die Geschenke.
She is happy about the presents.
Reacting to receiving gifts.

present Word Family - present Related Words - present Family Members

present Word Family (Wortfamilie)

present word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn present family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore present related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
schenken
Meaning: to give (as a gift)
Tense: Präsens
Example: Ich schenke dir ein Buch.
Verb
noun form (Substantivform)
Geschenkpapier
Meaning: wrapping paper
Example: Das Geschenkpapier ist bunt.
Noun
compound noun (Kompositum)
Geschenkkarte
Meaning: gift card
Example: Ich kaufe eine Geschenkkarte.
Noun

present Usage - present Collocations - present Idioms - present Synonyms - present Antonyms

present Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use present in context. Discover present collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master present usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

present Collocations (Kollokationen)

present collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn present word combinations and how to use present with other words naturally.

ein Geschenk machen
to give a present
High frequency
Geschenk bekommen
to receive a present
High frequency
Geschenk auspacken
to unwrap a present
Medium frequency
Geschenk verpacken
to wrap a present
Medium frequency
Geschenk kaufen
to buy a present
High frequency
Geschenk überreichen
to hand over a present
Low frequency
Geschenkidee
present idea
Medium frequency

present Idioms (Redewendungen)

present idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing present with meanings and explanations. Master present expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist ein Geschenk des Himmels.
That's a gift from heaven.
Used to express that something is very fortunate or unexpected good luck.
Ein Geschenk mit Herz
A gift from the heart
A present given with genuine care and thoughtfulness.
Geschenke muss man nicht aufwiegen.
Gifts shouldn't be weighed.
Means you shouldn't compare the value of gifts; it's the thought that counts.

present Synonyms (Synonyme)

present synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for present and expand your German vocabulary. Learn present similar words and their usage.

Gabe
Meaning: gift
High similarity
Präsent
Meaning: present
High similarity
Mitbringsel
Meaning: little gift
Medium similarity
Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning: attention/gift
Low similarity

present Antonyms (Antonyme)

present antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to present. Discover present opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Strafe
Meaning: punishment
Verlust
Meaning: loss
Rechnung
Meaning: bill

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present Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

present semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to present. Explore present related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn present contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Weihnachten Geburtstag Feier Freude Überraschung

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