Geschenk

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A gift or present given without payment, with a common figurative use for a talent, blessing, or welcome stroke of luck.

Examples

  • Für das Dorf war der Regen nach der Dürre ein Geschenk.
    For the village, the rain after the drought was a blessing.
  • Das Geschenk war liebevoll verpackt.
    The present was wrapped with care.
  • Sie kaufte ein kleines Geschenk für ihre Mutter.
    She bought a small gift for her mother.
  • Der freie Nachmittag war ein Geschenk des Himmels.
    The free afternoon was a gift from heaven.
  • Ihre Stimme ist ein seltenes Geschenk.
    Her voice is a rare gift.

Similar words

Fügung
Aufmerksamkeit
Gabe
Souvenir
Segen
Glücksfall
Gastgeschenk
Mitbringsel
Talent
Wohltat

Meanings

Gift or present

noun
everyday
neutral
Something given to another person without payment, especially for a birthday, holiday, visit, thanks, or other social occasion.

Examples

  • Sie kaufte ein kleines Geschenk für ihre Mutter.
    She bought a small gift for her mother.
  • Zum Geburtstag bekam er viele Geschenke.
    For his birthday he received many presents.
  • Das Geschenk war liebevoll verpackt.
    The present was wrapped with care.
  • Wir brachten den Gastgebern ein Geschenk mit.
    We brought the hosts a gift.
  • Sie nahm das Geschenk dankbar an.
    She accepted the gift gratefully.

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Talent or blessing

noun
figurative
neutral
A natural ability, welcome benefit, or fortunate event treated as if it had been freely given.

Examples

  • Ihre Stimme ist ein seltenes Geschenk.
    Her voice is a rare gift.
  • Der freie Nachmittag war ein Geschenk des Himmels.
    The free afternoon was a gift from heaven.
  • Für das Dorf war der Regen nach der Dürre ein Geschenk.
    For the village, the rain after the drought was a blessing.
  • Er betrachtete seine Gesundheit als großes Geschenk.
    He regarded his health as a great gift.
  • Manchmal ist Zeit das wertvollste Geschenk.
    Sometimes time is the most valuable gift.

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Etymology

From Middle High German geschenke, originally something poured or served, later a gift, derived from schenken. The modern noun keeps that idea of something freely given.

FAQ

What does Geschenk mean?

Geschenk usually means a gift or present, something given without payment.

What is the plural of Geschenk?

The plural is Geschenke, as in viele Geschenke, meaning many gifts.

What gender is Geschenk in German?

Geschenk is neuter, so the singular form is das Geschenk.

Can Geschenk be figurative?

Yes. Geschenk can describe a talent, blessing, or lucky event, as in ein Geschenk des Himmels.

Is Geschenk the same as Präsent?

They are close, but Geschenk is the everyday general word, while Präsent can sound a little more formal or ceremonial.

Is Geschenk a verb?

No. Geschenk is a noun. The verb is schenken, meaning to give someone something as a gift.

What are synonyms for Geschenk?

Common synonyms include Präsent, Gabe, Mitbringsel, Aufmerksamkeit, and, in figurative use, Segen or Begabung.

How do you use Geschenk in a sentence?

A simple example is Sie kaufte ein kleines Geschenk, meaning she bought a small gift.

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