das Gebot, -e
bid
Es ist eine Anweisung oder Regel, die sagt, was man tun soll.
The German word "Gebot" is a noun that means "command", "order", or "commandment". It is derived from the verb "geben" which means "to give". Thus, "Gebot" refers to something given as a rule or directive.
Similar words:
- Befehl (order, command)
- Anordnung (instruction, arrangement)
- Vorschrift (regulation, rule)
Differences:
- Gebot often has a moral, religious, or general authoritative sense, e.g., the Ten Commandments ("Zehn Gebote"),
- Befehl is more direct and military-like, emphasizing strict obedience,
- Anordnung and Vorschrift are more formal and bureaucratic, referencing regulations or instructions rather than moral commandments.
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Examples
Das aktuelle Gebot liegt bei hundert Euro.noun
The current bid is at one hundred euros
Ihr Gebot übersteigt die anderen.noun
Your bid exceeds the others.
Das Gebot liegt unter unseren Erwartungen.noun
The bid is below our expectations.
Das höchste Gebot gewinnt die Auktion.noun
The highest bid wins the auction.
Bei der Auktion wurde ein hohes Gebot abgegeben.noun
A high bid was placed at the auction.
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