Verb

gebären

hat geboren · gebar
Based on: *bher-, ge-
1.

to give birth

(Here, we can see how "ge-" used to start out as a particle for "completion". "gebären" is basically the completion of bearing a child. "zur Welt bringen" is often more common.)
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Examples
  • Meine Schwester hat gestern ein Baby geboren.
  • My sister gave birth to a baby yesterday.
2.

to behave

("sich+Acc gebären" - not common at all. The logic is the same as in "carry oneself". Pretty much only in novels.)
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Examples
  • Thomas gebiert sich immer sehr vornehm auf solchen Veranstaltungen.
  • Thomas always carries himself very elegantly at such events.

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How many meanings does the German word 'gebären' have?

gebären has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to give birth, 2. to behave.

What is the past tense of 'gebären'?

hat geboren / gebar

What is 'gebären' related to?

The word 'gebären' is related to *bher- and ge-.

Where can I learn more about 'gebären'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.