bonus / addition
die Beigabe, die Beigaben
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bonus / addition
Something that is added to something else or given along with it, such as a free extra with a product or an ingredient.
Als Beigabe lag der Zeitschrift ein kleiner Kalender bei.
The magazine came with a small calendar as a free bonus.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Beigaben |
| genitive | der Beigabe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Beigabe | die Beigaben |
| accusative | die Beigabe | die Beigaben |
| dative | der Beigabe | den Beigaben |
| genitive | der Beigabe | der Beigaben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Beigabe' (bonus / addition) is made up of 'bei' (along with) and 'Gabe' (gift). The word refers to something that is added to or given along with something else.
Die Beigabe war in einer kleinen Tüte verpackt.
The bonus was packaged in a small bag.
Common collocations include 'kostenlose Beigabe' (free bonus), 'kleine Beigabe' (small bonus), and 'Beigabe zu einem Produkt' (addition to a product). 'Als Beigabe' (as a bonus) is also a typical fixed expression.
Zu der Bestellung gab es eine kostenlose Beigabe.
There was a free bonus with the order.
'Als Beigabe' (as a bonus) can express the additional function in which something is given. The bonus can be mentioned before or after the main item.
Als Beigabe erhielt jeder Käufer eine Tasse.
Every buyer received a cup as a bonus.
Jedem Paket lag ein kleines Päckchen Tee als Beigabe bei.
Each package contained a small packet of tea as a bonus.
'Beigabe' is particularly common in written product descriptions, advertisements, and information about goods. The focus is often on an additional component or a free extra.
Die Beigabe zur Zeitschrift ist nur erhältlich, solange der Vorrat reicht.
The bonus included with the magazine is available only while stocks last.
