give
Irregular (gave, given) Level A1 ⭐ #9 Most CommonEnglish translation: to give / to hand over / to grant
Present Simple (Present)
Giving regularly
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| I | give | |
| you | give | |
| he/she/it | gives | |
| we | give | |
| you (all) | give | |
| they | give |
- They give generous donations to the charity. — Ils font des dons généreux à l'association.
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Frequently Asked Questions: GIVE
Is "give" a regular or irregular verb in English? ▾
"give" is classified as a Irregular (gave, given) verb in English. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "give -> gave -> given". Strong Germanic verb with ablaut vowel mutation (i -> a -> i): give, gave, given. Takes two objects: 'Give someone something' (Give me the book) or 'Give something to someone' (Give the book to me).
What does "give" mean in English? ▾
In English, "give" translates primarily to "to give / to hand over / to grant". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "give"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "She gived me a lovely birthday present." instead of "She gave me a lovely birthday present.". Why? The past tense of give is 'gave', not *gived.
What are common idioms or expressions with "give"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Give up" which means "To surrender / stop trying" (e.g. "Never give up on your ambitions.").
How can I practice and memorize "give" conjugations? ▾
Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.
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