Give to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GIV to, GIV tuh, GIV ti
ɡˈɪv/ /tˈuː
giv TOO
Definition
To pass or hand something to another person, or to make a gift or presentation to someone.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used with an object and a recipient ('give to someone'). Common in formal and informal speech. Do not confuse 'give to' (transfer ownership or possession) with 'give for' (reason or purpose). Often used in requests and instructions.
Spanish: dar a - entregar aPortuguese (BR): dar para - entregar paraPortuguese (PT): dar a - entregar aChinese (Simplified): 给... - 递给...Chinese (Traditional): 給... - 遞給...Hindi: देना (को) - सौंपना (को)Arabic: يُعطي لِـ - يُسلم إلىBengali: দেওয়া (কারো কাছে) - দেয়া (কাউকে)Russian: отдать - передать - дать (кому-то)Japanese: 渡す (わたす) - 手渡す (てわたす)Vietnamese: đưa cho - trao choKorean: 건네주다 - 주다 (에게)Turkish: vermek (birine) - teslim etmek (birine)Urdu: دینا (کسی کو) - حوالہ کرناIndonesian: memberikan kepada - menyerahkan kepada
Example Sentences
Please give this to your teacher.
basic
Can you give this to Sarah?
basic
I want to give this to my friend for her birthday.
basic
Who should I give this to if you're not here?
natural
Don't forget to give the keys to the new tenant.
natural
I'll give this to you straight—I didn't like the movie.
natural