Präsent
German
editEtymology
editFrom Middle High German prēsent, prīsant, from Old French present.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editPräsent n (strong, genitive Präsents or Präsentes, plural Präsente, diminutive Präsentchen n)
- (higher register) gift, present (something given to another voluntarily, without charge)
- Synonym: Geschenk
Usage notes
edit- Apart from being elevated in tone, Präsent is usually restricted to objects physically presented to the receiver; it is most often used of small presents given out of politeness (e.g. to a host).
Declension
editDeclension of Präsent [neuter, strong]
Further reading
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- Rhymes:German/ɛnt
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