darbieten

/daʁˈbiːtən/
to offer, to present

Sie bot den Gästen eine Auswahl an Getränken dar.

She offered the guests a selection of drinks.


formal

To present or offer something to someone, often formally or ceremoniously.

Der Künstler bot sein neues Werk der Öffentlichkeit dar.

The artist presented his new work to the public.

Die Firma bot den Kunden eine exklusive Kollektion dar.

The company offered customers an exclusive collection.

Often used in formal or ceremonial contexts, such as presenting a gift, a performance, or a formal offer.

neutral

To display or show something prominently.

Das Museum bot eine seltene Sammlung alter Manuskripte dar.

The museum displayed a rare collection of ancient manuscripts.

Can also be used in a more neutral context to describe the act of showing or displaying something.

Collocations

etwas darbietento offer somethingjemandem etwas darbietento offer someone somethingsich darbietento present oneself

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Neutral Use

'Darbieten' is often used in formal or ceremonial contexts, but it can also be used in a more neutral way to describe the act of showing or displaying something.

Word Origin

From Middle High German 'darbieten', from Old High German 'darbieten', meaning 'to offer' or 'to present'.

Usage Notes

The verb 'darbieten' is often used in formal or ceremonial contexts, such as presenting a gift, a performance, or a formal offer. It can also be used in a more neutral context to describe the act of showing or displaying something.

Word Breakdown

dar-
to
prefix
+
-bieten
to offer
root
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