Präsent
German
Etymology
From Middle High German prēsent, prīsant, from Old French present.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /prɛˈzɛnt/, [pʁɛˈzɛnt], [pʁe-], [pʁə-]
Audio: (file) - Rhymes: -ɛnt
- Hyphenation: Prä‧sent
Noun
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
- 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
Declension of Präsent [neuter, strong]