vergibst

Vergibst is the second-person singular present indicative form of the German verb vergeben. The verb vergeben primarily means to forgive or pardon someone, as in “Ich vergebe dir” (I forgive you). It can also be used in a broader sense of granting or awarding something, though that sense is less common in everyday speech.

Etymology and meaning: Vergreifen comes from the prefix ver- combined with geben (to give). Historically, vergeben referred to giving away or handing over, which evolved into the modern meanings of forgiving and, in some contexts, awarding a prize or a concession.

Conjugation and related forms: The present tense forms of ver‑ geben are: ich vergebe, du vergibst, er/sie/es vergibt, wir vergeben, ihr vergebt, sie/Sie vergeben. The past participle is vergeben, and it forms perfect tenses with haben, for example: Ich habe dir vergeben. The imperative forms are Vergib! (singular) and Vergibt! (plural).

Usage notes: Vergibst is used when addressing someone directly in the present moment. The verb is common in interpersonal contexts, such as apologies and reconciliations. It also appears in religious or moral discourse, where “Gott vergibt” means “God forgives.” In some contexts, ver­geben can express granting or awarding something, though this sense is rarer in everyday use.

Example sentences:

- Du vergibst mir hoffentlich bald. (You will forgive me soon.)

- Ich vergebe dir deine Fehler. (I forgive you your mistakes.)

- Gott vergibt den Sünden der Gläubigen. (God forgives the sins of believers.)

See also: vergib, vergeben, vergeben und vergessen (a common expression about forgiving and forgetting).