abgeben
hand in · submit
Etwas einer anderen Person oder Stelle überreichen oder zur Verfügung stellen, sodass man es selbst nicht mehr behält.
The German verb "abgeben" is a separable verb made up of "ab" (off, away) and "geben" (to give). It means "to hand over," "to submit," "to deliver," or "to give away." Common uses include submitting documents, giving a statement, or handing over something physically.
Similar words:
- übergeben (to hand over)
- einreichen (to submit)
- abliefern (to deliver)
Differences:
- übergeben often implies handing something physically or formally, sometimes implying responsibility transfer.
- einreichen specifically means submitting (usually documents or applications).
- abliefern emphasizes delivery, often in a service context.
- abgeben is more general and can cover handing over, submitting, or giving away in various contexts.
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Examples
Er muss seine Hausaufgaben rechtzeitig abgeben.verb
He must hand in his homework on time.
Er muss seine Hausaufgaben noch abgeben.verb
He still has to hand in his homework.
Du kannst das Paket am Schalter abgeben.verb
You can hand in the package at the counter.
Könntest du deine Hausaufgaben bitte rechtzeitig abgeben?verb
Could you please hand in your homework on time?
Bitte geben Sie die Dokumente rechtzeitig ab.verb
Please submit the documents on time.
Er gibt die Aufgaben rechtzeitig ab.verb
He submits the tasks on time.
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