Präsent
German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German prēsent, prīsant, from Old French present.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Präsent 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 edit
Declension of Präsent [neuter, strong]