verb
darbieten
present
Definition & meaning
The verb darbieten primarily refers to the act of presenting or offering something to an audience or another person. Depending on the context, it can have two main nuances:
- To perform/present: This is used when someone presents an artistic work, such as a piece of music, a play, or a speech, to an audience. It implies a formal or public display.
- To offer/hold out: This is used in a more literal sense of offering something to someone, such as offering one's hand, a gift, or an opportunity. It is often used in a slightly elevated or formal tone.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Type: Strong verb (irregular).
- Participle: dargeboten.
- Auxiliary verb: haben.
- Structure: It is a separable verb (dar + bieten). In a sentence, it splits (e.g., "Er bietet das Stück dar").
Word origin: The word is a compound of the prefix dar- (a variant of daran or da, meaning "there" or "forth") and the verb bieten (to offer/bid). Etymologically, it conveys the sense of "offering forth" or "placing something before someone."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- aufführen (to perform)
- präsentieren (to present)
- vortragen (to recite/perform)
- anbieten (to offer)
- überreichen (to hand over/present)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das Ensemble darf das Stück heute Abend darbieten.verb
The ensemble is allowed to present the piece this evening.
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