gebend

giving (participle)

Word details

German meaning
bereit zu geben; großzügig.
English meaning
Giving
Synonym
freigiebig, spendabel
German example
Sie ist eine gebende Person und hilft gerne anderen.
English example
She is a giving person and likes to help others.

Example sentences with “gebend”

  1. Das Gebend ist seliger als das Nehmend. (Giving is more blessed than receiving - poetic usage.)

Frequently asked questions

Can you use 'gebend' as a noun?

Technically, but usually 'das Geben' is preferred.