schenken

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃɛŋkən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • (archaic) to pour from a vessel, to serve
  • to give as a present, to gift

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German schenken inherited from Old High German scenken (water, give drink to, pur in) inherited from Proto-Germanic *skankijaną (pour, serve drinks, tilt, serve pour drinks, pour in).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*skankijaną

Gloss

pour, serve drinks, tilt, serve pour drinks, pour in

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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