Donation Meaning in English

word

US

/doʊˈneɪʃən/

doh-NAY-shuhn

UK

/dəʊnˈeɪʃən/

duh-NAY-shuhn

Definition

A donation is something you give, usually money or goods, to help a person or organization, often for charity or a good cause.

Usage & Nuances

'Donation' is mostly used in the context of charity or helping others, often with 'make a donation', 'accept donations', or 'charity donation'. It can be money, items, blood, or organs. Formal, not slang. Do not confuse with 'contribution' (broader, sometimes means effort or work).

• Spanish: donación
• Portuguese (BR): doação
• Portuguese (PT): doação
• Chinese (Simplified): 捐赠 - 捐款
• Chinese (Traditional): 捐贈 - 捐款
• Hindi: दान
• Arabic: تبرع
• Bengali: দান - অনুদান
• Russian: пожертвование
• Japanese: 寄付
• Vietnamese: quyên góp - sự đóng góp (từ thiện)
• Korean: 기부
• Turkish: bağış
• Urdu: عطیہ
• Indonesian: donasi - sumbangan

Example Sentences

Thank you for your donation.

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They collect donations for children in need.

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Every little donation can make a big difference.

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We're accepting donations of clothes and food this weekend.

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He made a generous donation after hearing their story.

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She made a donation to the hospital.

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