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birthday present
An object or thoughtful gift that you give to a person on the occasion of their birthday in order to make them happy.
Mein schönstes Geburtstagsgeschenk war eine Reise nach Paris.
My nicest birthday present was a trip to Paris.
This word is a clear example of a German compound noun. It consists of 'der Geburtstag' (birthday), the linking sound '-s-', and 'das Geschenk' (present). Literally, it is therefore a present for a birthday.
Was wünschst du dir als Geburtstagsgeschenk?
What would you like as a birthday present?
Certain verbs are often used around the topic of 'Geburtstagsgeschenk' (birthday present): you can 'aussuchen' (choose), 'kaufen' (buy), 'basteln' (make/craft), 'einpacken' (wrap), 'machen' (make/give), or 'bekommen' (get) a present.
Ich muss noch schnell ein Geburtstagsgeschenk für meinen Bruder einpacken.
I still have to quickly wrap a birthday present for my brother.
The person who receives the present is often in the dative. Alternatively, you can use the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative to name the recipient.
Er hat seiner Freundin ein schönes Geburtstagsgeschenk gemacht.
He gave his girlfriend a nice birthday present.
attention
Aufmerksamkeit can be a small gesture or gift and does not have to be tied to a specific occasion. Geburtstagsgeschenk, on the other hand, is explicitly intended for a birthday. Use „Aufmerksamkeit“ to emphasize the friendly gesture, and „Geburtstagsgeschenk“ to emphasize the occasion.
Als Geburtstagsgeschenk brachte ich meiner Gastgeberin eine Tafel Schokolade mit.
As a birthday present, I brought my host a bar of chocolate.
Als kleine Aufmerksamkeit brachte ich meiner Gastgeberin eine Tafel Schokolade mit.
As a small gesture, I brought my host a bar of chocolate.
