noun
die Spende, -n
donation
Etwas, das man freiwillig für einen guten Zweck gibt.
The German word "Spende" is a noun meaning "donation" or "contribution".
- It comes from the verb „spenden“, which means "to donate" or "to give".
- It usually refers to a voluntary gift of money, goods, or services to a cause, charity, or organization.
Similar words:
- Zuwendung (grant, contribution)
- Gabe (gift)
- Beiträge (contributions, often regular payments)
Differences:
- Spende typically implies a voluntary, often one-time donation, often for charitable purposes.
- Beiträge often refers to regular fees or membership dues.
- Gabe is a more general, sometimes poetic term for a gift.
- Zuwendung can be formal and used for both donations and official grants.
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Examples
Ich mache eine Spende für die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation.noun
I am making a donation for the charity organization.
Die Spende hilft bedürftigen Menschen.noun
The donation helps people in need.
Eine Spende kann viel Gutes bewirken.noun
A donation can do a lot of good.
Die Spenden kamen gestern bei der Organisation an.noun
The donations arrived at the organization yesterday.
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