noun
die Gabe, -n
gift
Etwas, das man von jemandem ohne Gegenleistung erhält, oft als Zeichen von Freundschaft oder Dankbarkeit.
The German word "Gabe" is a noun meaning "gift", "talent", or "donation". It comes from the verb "geben" which means "to give".
Similar words:
- Geschenk (present)
- Spende (donation)
- Talent (talent, gift—innate ability)
Difference:
- Gabe emphasizes a natural or often intangible gift or talent, while Geschenk mainly refers to a physical present.
- Spende is specifically a charitable donation.
- Talent focuses more on innate abilities than on gifts in a broader sense.
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Examples
Seine Gabe überrascht viele Menschen.noun
His gift surprises many people.
Seine Gabe beeindruckt viele Menschen.noun
His gift impresses many people.
Ihre Gabe hilft anderen sehr.noun
Her gift helps others a lot.
Meine Gabe hilft Freunden im Alltag.noun
My gift helps friends in everyday life.
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