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It was in prison that he discovered his "literary" gift, and by the 1890s, he had made himself into a national celebrity with a series of tales.Im Gefängnis entdeckte er dann sein „literarisches" Talent, und in den 90er Jahren des 19. Jahrhunderts war er mit einer Reihe von Geschichten zu nationaler Berühmtheit gelangt.Gay, Peter / My German Question: Growing Up in Nazi BerlinGay, Peter / Meine deutsche Frage. Jugend in Berlin 1933 - 1939Meine deutsche Frage. Jugend in Berlin 1933 - 1939Gay, Peter© 1998 by Peter Gay© С. Н. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung (Oscar Bеcк), Munchen 1999My German Question: Growing Up in Nazi BerlinGay, Peter© 1998 by Peter Gay
I thought,' said Traugott, ' that when one was conscious of a real gift—a true calling—for art, one ought to devote one's self to it altogether. Be an artist, you mean ?»Ich dächte«, sprach Traugott, »sobald man wahres Genie, wahre Neigung zur Kunst verspüre, solle man kein anderes Geschäft kennen.« Sie meinen, Künstler werden«, entgegnete der Neffe.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
"Ah, Master Martin!" he cried, " you are a wealthy, prosperous man, but by far the most precious gift that Heaven has bestowed on you is your charming Rosa.»Ei«, rief er mit heller Stimme, »ei mein lieber Meister Martin, Ihr seid ein wohlhabender, ein reicher Mann, aber die schönste Himmelsgabe, die Euch der Herr beschert hat, ist doch Eure holde Tochter Rosa.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
Finally said, “You gift wrap?”Schließlich sagte er: «Können Sie's mir als Geschenk einpacken?»Case, John / The Eighth DayCase, John / Der achte TagDer achte TagCase, John© 2002 by John Case© S. Fischer Verlag GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, 2004The Eighth DayCase, John© 2002 by John Case
"Let's not look a gift horse in the mouth."»Wahrscheinlich ist es besser, wenn wir dem geschenkten Gaul nicht ins Maul schauen.«Cook, Robin / SeizureCook, Robin / Die OperationDie OperationCook, Robin© der Originalausgabe 2003 by Robin Cook© der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe 2003 by Wilhelm Goldmann Verlag, München, in der Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbHSeizureCook, Robin© 2003 by Robin Cook
A madman, congratulating himself on his condition, looking upon it as a priceless gift from Heaven, and, from the depths of his heart, wishing me a similar fate!Ein wahnsinniger Mensch, der seinen Zustand als eine herrliche Gabe des Himmels preist, nur in ihm Ruhe und Heiterkeit findet und recht aus der innersten Überzeugung mir ein gleiches Schicksal wünscht!Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
He suspected that she understood all too well, and her calm was her last gift.Er befürchtete, dass sie ihn nur zu gut verstand; ihre Gelassenheit war ihr letztes Geschenk an ihn.Anderson, Poul / GenesisAnderson, Poul / GenesisGenesisAnderson, Poul© 2000 by The Trigonier Trust© für die deutschsprachige Ausgabe 2001 by Verlagsgruppe Lübbe GmbH & Co. KG, Bergisch GladbachGenesisAnderson, Poul© 2000 by The Trigonier Trust
But to this knowledge was added a special gift, with which Heaven, in its inscrutable providence, has endowed me.Aber dieser Wissenschaft gesellte sich eine besondere Gabe bei, die der Himmel mir verlieh in unerforschlicher Absicht.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
It's a French Dripolator and it's a goodwill gift, no strings attached, from Old Dominion to you.Es handelt sich vielmehr um einen französischen Dripolator, ein Werbegeschenk von der Firma Old Dominion, das anzunehmen für Sie mit keinerlei Verpflichtung verbunden ist.Algren, Nelson / A Walk on the Wild SideAlgren, Nelson / Wildnis des LebensWildnis des LebensAlgren, Nelson© 1956 by Nelson Algren© 1988 by Zweitausendeins, Postfach, D-6000 Frankfurt am Main 61A Walk on the Wild SideAlgren, Nelson© 1956 by Nelson Algren© renewed 1984 by the Estate of Nelson Algren
Since the publication of the Commission's recommendation, tax measures have been taken in a number of Member States to improve the tax treatment of business transfers. Most of the measures concern inheritance or gift taxes.Seit Veröffentlichung der Empfehlung wurden in den Mitgliedstaaten verschiedene Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der steuerlichen Behandlung von Unternehmensübertragungen, insbesondere im Bereich der Erbschafts- und Schenkungssteuer, ergriffen.© Europäische Union, 1998-2010http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 08.02.2011© European Union, 1998-2010http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 08.02.2011
When the song was ended Master Martin said, " Heaven has endowed you two dear lads with a precious gift. You have no idea how much I honour the glorious Art of Song.Als das Lied geendet, sprach Meister Martin: »Euch hat der Himmel eine schöne Gabe verliehn, ihr lieben Gesellen! - ihr glaubt gar nicht, wie hoch ich die holdselige Singekunst achte.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
There are at present very few double taxation treaties between Member States covering inheritance and gift taxes.Zur Zeit gibt es im Hinblick auf die Erbschafts- und Schenkungssteuer noch nicht sehr viele Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen zwischen den Mitgliedstaaten.© Europäische Union, 1998-2010http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 08.02.2011© European Union, 1998-2010http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 08.02.2011
Meanwhile the lady had saluted the bride with the gentlest courtesy, and placed round her neck a rich pearl-necklace, as a wedding-gift.Die Dame hatte unterdessen mit anmutiger Milde die Braut begrüßt und ihr ein reiches Perlenhalsband als Hochzeitsgabe eingehängt.Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / The Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A. / Die Serapions-BruederDie Serapions-BruederHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.© des Textkorpus 1963 Winkler, MunchenThe Serapion BrethrenHoffmann, Ernst Theodor A.
I try to imagine what might have prompted the gift — that's my job, after all — but I don't get very far.Ich versuche, mir dazu etwas auszumalen — das ist schließlich mein Beruf-, komme aber nicht weit.Nooteboom, Cees / Lost ParadiseNooteboom, Cees / Paradies verlorenParadies verlorenNooteboom, Cees© Cees Nooteboom 2004© der deutschen Ausgabe Suhrkamp Verlag Frankfurt am Main 2005Lost ParadiseNooteboom, Cees© Cees Nooteboom 2004© Susan Massotty 2007
It is a gift to my people.Es ist ein Geschenk für mein Volk.Anderson, Kevin / Horizon StormsAnderson, Kevin / SonnenstürmeSonnenstürmeAnderson, Kevin© 2004 by WordFire, Inc.© 2005 der deutschen Ausgabe und der Übersetzung by Wilhelm Heyne Verlag, MünchenHorizon StormsAnderson, Kevin© 2004 by WordFire, Inc.
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Collocations
advertising gift
Werbegeschenk
business gift
Werbegeschenk
gift tax
Schenkungssteuer
absolute gift
bedingungslose Schenkung
gift token
Geschenkgutschein
gift box
Geschenkpackung
gift boxes
Geschenkpackungen
charitable gift
Liebesgabe
morning gift
Morgengabe
gift for languages
Sprachbegabung
election gift
Wahlgeschenk
gift of the gab
gutes Mundwerk
gift shop
Geschenkartikelladen
gift certificate
Geschenkgutschein
gift voucher
Geschenkgutschein
Word forms
gift
noun
Singular | Plural | |
Common case | gift | gifts |
Possessive case | gift's | gifts' |
gift
verb
Basic forms | |
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Past | gifted |
Imperative | gift |
Present Participle (Participle I) | gifting |
Past Participle (Participle II) | gifted |
Present Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I gift | we gift |
you gift | you gift |
he/she/it gifts | they gift |
Present Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I am gifting | we are gifting |
you are gifting | you are gifting |
he/she/it is gifting | they are gifting |
Present Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I have gifted | we have gifted |
you have gifted | you have gifted |
he/she/it has gifted | they have gifted |
Present Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I have been gifting | we have been gifting |
you have been gifting | you have been gifting |
he/she/it has been gifting | they have been gifting |
Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I gifted | we gifted |
you gifted | you gifted |
he/she/it gifted | they gifted |
Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I was gifting | we were gifting |
you were gifting | you were gifting |
he/she/it was gifting | they were gifting |
Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I had gifted | we had gifted |
you had gifted | you had gifted |
he/she/it had gifted | they had gifted |
Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I had been gifting | we had been gifting |
you had been gifting | you had been gifting |
he/she/it had been gifting | they had been gifting |
Future Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will gift | we shall/will gift |
you will gift | you will gift |
he/she/it will gift | they will gift |
Future Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will be gifting | we shall/will be gifting |
you will be gifting | you will be gifting |
he/she/it will be gifting | they will be gifting |
Future Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have gifted | we shall/will have gifted |
you will have gifted | you will have gifted |
he/she/it will have gifted | they will have gifted |
Future Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have been gifting | we shall/will have been gifting |
you will have been gifting | you will have been gifting |
he/she/it will have been gifting | they will have been gifting |
Future in the Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I should/would gift | we should/would gift |
you would gift | you would gift |
he/she/it would gift | they would gift |
Future in the Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would be gifting | we should/would be gifting |
you would be gifting | you would be gifting |
he/she/it would be gifting | they would be gifting |
Future in the Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have gifted | we should/would have gifted |
you would have gifted | you would have gifted |
he/she/it would have gifted | they would have gifted |
Future in the Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have been gifting | we should/would have been gifting |
you would have been gifting | you would have been gifting |
he/she/it would have been gifting | they would have been gifting |
Present Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I am gifted | we are gifted |
you are gifted | you are gifted |
he/she/it is gifted | they are gifted |
Present Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I am being gifted | we are being gifted |
you are being gifted | you are being gifted |
he/she/it is being gifted | they are being gifted |
Present Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I have been gifted | we have been gifted |
you have been gifted | you have been gifted |
he/she/it has been gifted | they have been gifted |
Past Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I was gifted | we were gifted |
you were gifted | you were gifted |
he/she/it was gifted | they were gifted |
Past Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I was being gifted | we were being gifted |
you were being gifted | you were being gifted |
he/she/it was being gifted | they were being gifted |
Past Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I had been gifted | we had been gifted |
you had been gifted | you had been gifted |
he/she/it had been gifted | they had been gifted |
Future Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will be gifted | we shall/will be gifted |
you will be gifted | you will be gifted |
he/she/it will be gifted | they will be gifted |
Future Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will have been gifted | we shall/will have been gifted |
you will have been gifted | you will have been gifted |
he/she/it will have been gifted | they will have been gifted |