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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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Meanings
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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' and 'überreichen' both mean that one person gives something to another. 'geben' is the normal word for almost any everyday situation. 'überreichen' sounds more formal or ceremonial and is especially suitable for certificates, prizes, flowers, or gifts in a special situation. If someone simply passes the salt shaker, a key, or a notebook to someone, you would more likely say 'geben'. If the moment feels official or festive, 'überreichen' is more appropriate.
überreichen
Heute überreicht die Direktorin dem Gewinner eine Urkunde.
Today, the principal presents the winner with a certificate.
geben
Im Urlaub gibt ihr Vater ihr die Kamera für ein Foto.
On vacation, her father gives her the camera for a photo.
In real life
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