angeboten
offered · offer
Definition & meaning
angeboten is the past participle of the German verb anbieten. It has two primary meanings:
- Offered / Proffered: It refers to something that has been presented to someone for them to accept, reject, or purchase. This can apply to physical goods, services, or abstract concepts like help, friendship, or a price.
- On sale / Available: It is used to describe items that are currently being sold at a reduced price or are generally available for consideration.
Grammar & Word origin
angeboten is the Partizip II (past participle) of the strong verb anbieten. It is used to form the perfect tenses (e.g., "Er hat mir Hilfe angeboten") and as an adjective.
- Word breakdown: It is a separable verb consisting of the prefix an- (on/at) and the root bieten (to offer/to bid).
- Etymology: The root bieten comes from the Old High German biotan, sharing the same Germanic roots as the English verb "to bid" or "to proffer."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- vorgeschlagen (suggested/proposed)
- unterbreitet (submitted/tendered)
- feilgeboten (offered for sale)
- präsentiert (presented)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das angebotene Produkt ist sehr gefragt.adjective
The offered product is in high demand.
Ein reichhaltiges Frühstück wird morgens angeboten.adjective
A rich breakfast is offered in the morning.
Gestern wurde mir unerwartet Hilfe angeboten, doch ich lehnte sie höflich ab.adjective
Yesterday I was unexpectedly offered help, but I politely declined it.
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