überreichen
to present
To give someone something in a formal or ceremonial way.
EXAMPLE
Der Bürgermeister wird dem Gewinner persönlich den Preis überreichen.
The mayor will personally present the prize to the winner.
überreichen
to present / hand over
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Inseparable verb
'Überreichen' is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'über-' remains firmly connected to the verb 'reichen' in all sentence forms and tenses.
EXAMPLE
Sie überreichte ihm das Geschenk mit einem Lächeln.
She presented him with the gift with a smile.
Dative construction
This verb almost always requires a person and a thing. The person who receives something is in the dative, and the thing that is given is in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Der Direktor überreichte der Schülerin (Dativ) ihr Zeugnis (Akkusativ).
The principal presented the student (dative) with her report card (accusative).
Typical collocations
Because 'überreichen' (to present) is formal, it is often combined with objects that are handed over in an official or ceremonial setting. Typical examples are: 'einen Preis überreichen' (to present a prize), 'eine Urkunde überreichen' (to present a certificate), or 'einen Pokal überreichen' (to present a trophy).
EXAMPLE
Dem Teamkapitän wurde der Pokal feierlich überreicht.
The team captain was ceremonially presented with the trophy.
Compare with
überreichen vs geben
to give
Geben is the general term for handing something over. Überreichen emphasizes that the handover is deliberate and takes place in a formal or ceremonial way. Geben is suitable for an ordinary handover; at a ceremony or official presentation, überreichen is more precise.
überreichen
Bei der Feier überreicht die Direktorin dem Schüler seine Urkunde.
At the ceremony, the principal presents the student with his certificate.
geben
Nach dem Gespräch gibt die Direktorin dem Schüler seine Urkunde.
After the conversation, the principal gives the student his certificate.
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