gib mir Geld
The English phrase "give me money" is translated into German as gib mir Geld.
This phrase is used as a direct request or command to have someone provide a sum of money.
Which one should you use?
While gib mir Geld is a direct command that can sound very rude or aggressive in German, similar to a demand, you can use gib mir das Geld if you are referring to a specific sum of money rather than money in general.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form gib mir Geld uses the imperative singular form of the verb geben. If you are addressing more than one person, you must use the plural imperative gebt mir Geld instead of gib mir Geld.
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Examples in context
- Guten Tag, könnten Sie mir bitte finanziell helfen? Es wäre für mich eine große Unterstützung.Good day, could you please help me financially? It would be a great support for me.
- Hey, könntest du mir bitte etwas Geld leihen? Ich habe gerade eine unerwartete Ausgabe.Hey, could you please lend me some money? I just had an unexpected expense.
- Gib mir Geld für das Ticket.Give me money for the ticket.
- Gib mir Geld, wenn du kannst.Give me money if you can.
Example conversation
Laura is asking her brother for a loan.
- LauraMaximilian, gib mir Geld für ein Eis.Maximilian, give me money for an ice cream.
- MaximilianIch habe gerade kein Bargeld dabei.I don't have any cash on me right now.
- LauraDu kannst es mir ja digital schicken.You can just send it to me digitally.
- MaximilianNa gut, ich überweise es dir sofort.Alright, I'll transfer it to you immediately.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Geld, mir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
