Dutch Word of the Day
geven
/GEH-ven/ • verb — 20th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to give
Examples
- Ik wil je een cadeau geven.
(I want to give you a gift.) - Zij geeft altijd goede raad.
(She always gives good advice.) - Kun je me dat boek geven?
(Can you give me that book?)
Synonyms
- aanbieden
- overhandigen
The verb 'geven' is commonly used when referring to the act of transferring something to someone else, whether it's a physical item or abstract concepts like advice or help.
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