preisgeben
divulge · disclose · give away
Etwas offen zeigen oder verraten, das man vorher verborgen oder geschützt hat.
The German word "preisgeben" is a verb that means "to give away" or "to divulge". It combines "preis" (in this context, meaning "value" or "reward") and "geben" (to give). "Preisgeben" can denote revealing a secret, abandoning something, or exposing something to danger.
Similar words in German include:
- "verraten" (to betray)
- "offenbaren" (to reveal)
- "enthüllen" (to unveil)
Differences:
- "Verraten" often carries a negative connotation, particularly involving betrayal or treachery.
- "Offenbaren" usually implies revealing something profound or significant.
- "Enthüllen" focuses on physically or metaphorically uncovering something.
"Preisgeben" typically implies a relinquishing, revealing, or exposing action, without the inherently negative implication of "verraten."
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Examples
Er will seine Pläne nicht preisgeben.verb
He does not want to divulge his plans.
Er darf die Informationen nicht preisgeben.verb
He must not disclose the information.
Warum hast du das Geheimnis so leichtfertig preisgegeben?verb
Why did you give away the secret so carelessly?
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