Rückgeben

"Rückgeben" is a German verb that translates to "to return" in English. It is used to indicate the action of giving something back to its original owner or place. The verb is irregular and has several forms depending on the subject pronoun:

- Ich gebe zurück (I return)

- Du gibst zurück (You return)

- Er/Sie/Es gibt zurück (He/She/It returns)

- Wir geben zurück (We return)

- Ihr gebt zurück (You [plural] return)

- Sie geben zurück (They return)

The past tense of "rückgeben" is "gab zurück," and the past participle is "zurückgegeben." The verb can be used in various contexts, such as returning a borrowed item, giving something back to its original state, or returning to a previous position or condition.

For example:

- Ich muss das Buch zurückgeben. (I have to return the book.)

- Bitte geben Sie das Geld zurück. (Please return the money.)

- Er gab die Schlüssel zurück. (He returned the keys.)

"Rückgeben" is a versatile verb that can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is essential for expressing the concept of returning in German.