das Geschenk, -e
gift · present
Eine Sache, die man jemandem gibt, um Freude zu machen oder etwas Nettes zu zeigen, ohne dafür etwas zu erwarten.
The German word "Geschenk" is a noun that means "gift" or "present". The word is not a compound and does not contain separate meanings that need to be analyzed in the same way as a compound or prefixed word. It simply refers to something that is given to someone without expecting anything in return. Words with similar meanings in German include "Präsent" (present), "Gabe" (donation), and "Schenkung" (endowment).
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Examples
Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich.noun
I have a gift for you.
Das Geschenk liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The present lies on the table.
Dieses Geschenk ist sehr schön.noun
This gift is very beautiful.
Die Geschenke sind für die Kinder.noun
The gifts are for the children.
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