German Word · Intermediate
preisgeben
to abandon, forsake, relinquish, surrender
Pronunciation: [ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡeːbm̩]
Meaning
to abandon, forsake, relinquish, surrender
Example
Das Haus war dem Verfall preisgegeben.
The house was abandoned to decay.
Practice tips
- Practice preisgeben 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.