Verb

spenden

hat gespendet · spendete
Based on: *(s)pen-
1.

to donate

Examples
  • Maria hat 100 Euro gespendet.
  • Maria donated 100 Euro.
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‘spenden’ vs ‘to spend’ – False Friends Explained
German 'spenden' and English 'to spend' are classic false friends. Today, we'll learn what 'spenden' means, and how to say 'to spend' in various context.

Vocab:

spenden, die Spende, spendieren, die Speise, die Spesen, ausgeben, verbringen


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

spenden has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to donate.

What is the past tense of 'spenden'?

hat gespendet / spendete

What is 'spenden' related to?

The word 'spenden' is related to *(s)pen-.

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‘spenden’ vs ‘to spend’ – False Friends Explained
German 'spenden' and English 'to spend' are classic false friends. Today, we'll learn what 'spenden' means, and how to say 'to spend' in various context.
Vocab: spenden, die Spende, spendieren, die Speise, die Spesen, ausgeben, verbringen
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