verschenkens

Verschenken is a German verb meaning to give something away as a gift, i.e., to transfer ownership without receiving payment. The standard noun form for the act is das Verschenken. The verb is separable and transitive: man schenkt etwas einer Person; die form changes are ich verschenke, du verschenkst, er verschenkt, wir verschenken, ihr verschenkt, sie verschenken.

Etymology and related terms: Verschenken is built from schenken (to give as a gift) with the prefix ver-, a common formation in German. Related terms include das Schenken (the act of giving as a gift) and die Schenkung (the gift itself or the act of gifting, especially in legal contexts). The phrase etwas zu verschenken is used to indicate that an item is offered free of charge.

Usage and contexts: Verschenken is used in everyday language to describe giving items for free, whether informally or as part of charitable actions. In advertisements, the expression Zu verschenken is frequently seen in classifieds to signal that items are available without cost, as in furniture or clothing offers. In formal text, das Verschenken can refer to the act of gifting in personal life, marketing campaigns, or charitable donations.

Legal and social considerations: In some jurisdictions, gifts may have tax implications, with exemptions often varying by relation to the recipient and the value of the gift. In German-speaking countries, typical considerations include gift tax thresholds and documentation for larger transfers. Socially, verschenkens can reflect generosity, community exchange, or resource sharing, and may occur between family members, friends, or charitable organizations.