anbieten
Kann ich Ihnen etwas zu trinken anbieten?
Can I offer you something to drink?
To present something for someone to accept or use; to propose or suggest something.
Das Restaurant bietet eine große Auswahl an Gerichten an.
The restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes.
Er bot ihr einen Job an.
He offered her a job.
Commonly used with 'etwas' (something) or specific objects/services.
To make something available for sale or use.
Die Firma bietet neue Softwarelösungen an.
The company offers new software solutions.
Often used in commercial contexts.
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Pro Tip
Separable Prefix
In the infinitive and when used with modal verbs, the prefix 'an-' is separated: 'Ich möchte dir etwas anbieten.' (I would like to offer you something.)
Gold Rule
Direct Object
The direct object (what is being offered) typically follows the verb: 'Er bot mir einen Kaffee an.' (He offered me a coffee.)
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'anbieten', from 'an-' (to) + 'bieten' (to offer).
Usage Notes
The verb is separable, meaning the prefix 'an-' can be separated in certain grammatical constructions.