Vergeben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergeben" is mainly used as verb meaning "forgive", "pardon" or "excuse". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "vergeben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: vergeben
  • Simple past: vergab
  • Participle: vergeben

See full conjugation of vergeben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vergeben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To forgive"

"Vergeben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann dir diesen Fehler nicht vergeben.I cannot forgive you for this mistake.
  2. Sie hat ihm seine Untreue vergeben.She forgave him his infidelity.
  3. Kannst du mir bitte vergeben?Can you please forgive me?

2.) "To assign or allocate"

"Vergeben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Aufgaben wurden gerecht vergeben.The tasks were assigned fairly.
  2. Der Auftrag wurde an die beste Firma vergeben.The contract was awarded to the best company.
  3. Wir müssen die Rollen für das Theaterstück vergeben.We need to assign the roles for the play.

3.) "Taken, occupied, unavailable (e.g., seats)"

"Vergeben", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Leider sind alle Plätze schon vergeben.Unfortunately, all seats are already taken.
  2. Die besten Tickets waren schnell vergeben.The best tickets were quickly taken.
  3. Ist dieser Sitzplatz noch frei oder schon vergeben?Is this seat still free or already taken?
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