German Word · Intermediate
gewähren
to grant, to allow
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈvɛːʁən/
Meaning
to grant, to allow
Example
1932, Erich Mühsam, Die Befreiung der Gesellschaft vom Staat, in: Erich Mühsam: Prosaschriften II, Verlag europäische ideen Berlin (1978), page 278
But freedom is nothing that can be granted. Freedom is taken and lived.
Practice tips
- Practice gewähren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.