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A2 noun 7 min de leitura

Gebot

Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas Gebot em 30 segundos

Explicação Gebot in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know Gebot in two very specific ways. First, as part of the phrase Die Zehn Gebote (The Ten Commandments), which most people recognize from culture. Second, you might see it if you look at things for sale online where people bid for items. Think of it as a 'price offer' in a game or an auction. It is a neuter noun: das Gebot. You can remember it by thinking of 'giving' (geben) a price. If you want to buy a used toy on the internet, you give a Gebot. It's a simple word for a big offer. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet, just remember it's a thing you 'make' (machen) or 'give' (geben).

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At the A2 level, you start to see Gebot as a 'rule' or 'instruction' for how to behave. While Regel is the general word for rule, Gebot is used for rules that feel more important or official. For example, 'Höflichkeit ist ein Gebot' (Politeness is a rule/requirement). You should also know the plural form die Gebote. In auctions, you should learn the phrase ein Gebot abgeben (to place a bid). This is very useful for practical German. You might also notice the difference between Gebot (what you should do) and Verbot (what you shouldn't do). This contrast helps you understand signs and instructions better.

By B1, you should be comfortable using Gebot in discussions about ethics and social expectations. You will hear phrases like Gebot der Fairness (requirement of fairness). Here, the word means more than just a rule; it's a principle. You should also understand its role in auctions perfectly: Mindestgebot (minimum bid) and Höchstgebot (maximum/highest bid). You might start to see it in news articles about politics, where something is described as a Gebot der Vernunft (a requirement of reason). This level requires you to understand that Gebot carries a sense of 'it is necessary because it is right'.

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At the B2 level, Gebot appears in more abstract and formal contexts. You will encounter the common idiom Gebot der Stunde, which refers to something that is urgently necessary due to current events. You should be able to distinguish Gebot from similar words like Vorschrift (regulation) or Anweisung (instruction). A Gebot often has a moral or logical foundation, whereas a Vorschrift is often just a technicality. You'll also see it in legal or semi-legal contexts, such as the Rücksichtnahmegebot (the requirement to be considerate of others), which is a key concept in German traffic and neighborhood law.

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At the C1 level, you explore the philosophical and legal depths of Gebot. This includes understanding Kantian ethics, where Gebote are categorical imperatives that apply to everyone. You will also deal with complex legal principles like the Bestimmtheitsgebot (the principle of legal certainty/clarity). In high-level journalism, Gebot is used to critique social behavior or government policy. You should be able to use the word to express nuanced moral obligations. The word's connection to the verb gebieten (to command/rule over) also becomes relevant, as in Einhalt gebieten (to put a stop to something).

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of the word's history and its subtle nuances in literature and high-level discourse. You understand Gebot as a linguistic tool to invoke authority, tradition, or logical necessity. You can analyze how the word is used in historical religious texts versus modern economic theory (game theory and auction theory). You are familiar with compound nouns like Sittengebot (moral commandment) or Formgebot (requirement of a specific form in contracts). You use the word with precision in academic writing to distinguish between external laws and internal imperatives.

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Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas

Gebot em 30 segundos

A rule or commandment that dictates a positive action you should perform.
The monetary offer or bid submitted by a buyer during an auction process.
A moral or social imperative that is considered necessary due to current circumstances.
A neuter noun (das Gebot) with the plural form 'die Gebote'.

The German word Gebot is a multifaceted noun that primarily translates to commandment, bid, or imperative. At its core, it stems from the verb bieten (to offer/bid) and the prefix ge-, which often denotes a collective or a result of an action. Understanding Gebot requires looking at three distinct spheres of German life: religion, commerce, and ethics.

Religious Context: In a theological sense, Gebot refers to divine laws. The most famous example is Die Zehn Gebote (The Ten Commandments). Here, it implies a non-negotiable rule passed down by a higher authority that must be followed to maintain moral standing.

Das wichtigste Gebot ist die Nächstenliebe.

Commercial Context: In the modern world, you will most frequently encounter Gebot on platforms like eBay or at art auctions. Here, it means a bid or an offer. When you participate in an auction, you geben ein Gebot ab (submit a bid). The person with the Höchstgebot (highest bid) wins the item.

Mein Gebot für die antike Vase war leider zu niedrig.

Ethical & Social Context: Philosophically, specifically in the works of Immanuel Kant, the term kategorischer Imperativ is sometimes discussed alongside the concept of moral Gebote. It refers to an internal necessity or a social requirement, such as das Gebot der Höflichkeit (the requirement of politeness). It is an action that is 'bidden' by logic or social contract.

Furthermore, in legal terminology, Gebot can refer to a mandate or a decree. For instance, das Gebot der Fairness suggests that fairness is not just a nice idea, but a foundational requirement of the process. In summary, whether you are praying, shopping, or debating ethics, Gebot is the word that binds an action to a requirement or an offer.

Using Gebot correctly involves matching its meaning to the appropriate verb. Because it functions as both a 'command' and a 'bid', the surrounding words change significantly depending on your intent.

With Auctions (Bidding): When talking about money and offers, use the verb abgeben (to submit/give) or erhöhen (to increase). You might say, 'Ich habe ein Gebot abgegeben' (I placed a bid).

Wer hat das höchste Gebot für das Auto gemacht?

With Rules (Commandments): For moral or religious rules, the common verbs are befolgen (to follow/obey) or missachten (to ignore/disregard). You 'follow a commandment' just like you would follow a law.

Es ist ein Gebot der Vernunft, im Winter eine Jacke zu tragen.

Grammatically, Gebot is a neuter noun (das Gebot). In the plural, it becomes die Gebote. Note that when it acts as an 'imperative' or a 'necessity', it is often followed by a genitive construction, such as das Gebot der Stunde (the need of the hour). This phrase is very common in political speeches to indicate that a specific action is urgently required by current circumstances.

In formal writing, you might see Gebot used to describe a principle. For example, das Gebot der Sparsamkeit (the principle of thriftiness) in government budgeting. In these cases, it isn't just a suggestion; it is a binding principle that guides all subsequent actions.

You will encounter Gebot in surprisingly diverse settings, ranging from the very ancient to the hyper-modern. Each setting gives the word a slightly different flavor.

Online Marketplaces: If you use German versions of auction sites, you will see buttons labeled 'Gebot bestätigen' (Confirm bid) or 'Mindestgebot' (Minimum bid). This is the most common everyday use for non-religious Germans.

Bitte geben Sie Ihr Gebot jetzt ab.

News and Politics: Politicians frequently use the phrase Gebot der Stunde. For instance, 'Klimaschutz ist das Gebot der Stunde' (Climate protection is the need of the hour). It adds a sense of moral urgency and obligation to their statements.

Ehrlichkeit ist ein Gebot in unserer Partei.

Cultural and Religious Events: In school (Religion or Ethics class) or in church, die Zehn Gebote are central. Even in secular culture, references to 'the eleventh commandment' (das elfte Gebot) are often used humorously to suggest a new, unofficial rule (like 'Don't get caught').

You might also hear it in the context of the German Grundgesetz (Basic Law) or other legal frameworks where certain 'Gebote' (positive obligations) are balanced against 'Verbote' (negative prohibitions). For example, the Bestimmtheitsgebot is a legal principle requiring laws to be clear and specific.

Because Gebot has several cousins in the German language, learners often mix them up. The most common confusion is between Gebot, Angebot, and Verbot.

Gebot vs. Angebot: An Angebot is a general offer or a sale (like a 'Special Offer' at a supermarket). A Gebot is specifically the bid you make in an auction. If a store offers a TV for 500€, that is an Angebot. If you offer 400€ for that TV at an auction, that is your Gebot.

Falsch: Ich habe im Supermarkt ein Gebot für Milch gesehen. (Correct: Angebot)

Gebot vs. Verbot: This is a conceptual mistake. A Gebot is an instruction to DO something. A Verbot is an instruction NOT to do something. Beginners often use Gebot as a generic word for 'rule', but in German, the distinction between 'do' and 'don't' is strictly mirrored in these two words.

Falsch: Das Rauchen ist ein Gebot. (Correct: Verbot - unless you are being forced to smoke!)

Another mistake involves the plural form. While many German nouns take an -en or -er ending, das Gebot simply becomes die Gebote. Avoid saying 'die Geboten' unless you are in the dative case (e.g., 'mit den Geboten'). Furthermore, remember that Gebot is neuter. Using 'der Gebot' or 'die Gebot' (singular) will immediately mark you as a beginner.

Depending on the context, you might want to use a more specific word than Gebot. German has a rich vocabulary for rules, offers, and commands.

Befehl (Command/Order): A Befehl is much more forceful and usually comes from a military or hierarchical authority. While a Gebot can be a moral guideline, a Befehl is a direct order that expects immediate obedience.

Vorschrift (Regulation/Rule): A Vorschrift is a bureaucratic or technical rule. Think of safety regulations or company policies. It lacks the moral or religious weight of Gebot.

Offerte (Formal Offer): In very formal business contexts, especially in Switzerland, you might see Offerte instead of Angebot or Gebot. It is a formal business proposal.

Vergleich: Ein Gebot ist moralisch oder kompetitiv; eine Vorschrift ist technisch.

If you are looking for an alternative to Gebot in the sense of 'necessity', you could use Notwendigkeit (necessity) or Erfordernis (requirement). However, these lack the 'commanded' nature of Gebot. In the context of an auction, synonyms like Preisangebot are common but less punchy than simply saying Gebot.

Finally, consider the word Maßgabe, which is a very formal legal term meaning 'in accordance with the provision/stipulation'. It is a distant, more professional relative of the moral Gebot.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The word is essentially a 'collective' of bids or offers, which is why it has the 'ge-' prefix. Historically, it meant everything that was 'bidden' by a king or god.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ɡəˈboːt/

US /ɡəˈboʊt/

Stress is on the second syllable: ge-BOT.

Rima com

Verbot Not Rot Brot Tod Lot Kot Boot

Erros comuns

Pronouncing the 'g' like 'j' in 'gem'.
Making the 'o' too short (like in 'got').
Stressing the first syllable instead of the second.
Pronouncing the 't' too softly; it should be crisp.
Confusing the pronunciation with 'Gebet' (prayer).

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 2/5

Easy to recognize in context, especially with capital letters.

Escrita 3/5

Requires knowledge of neuter gender and plural -e.

Expressão oral 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward but requires correct stress.

Audição 3/5

Can be confused with 'Gebet' (prayer) if not careful.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

geben bieten Regel Geld Religion

Aprenda a seguir

Verbot Angebot gebieten Vorschrift Gesetz

Avançado

Bestimmtheitsgebot Kategorischer Imperativ Auktionsverfahren Sittenwidrigkeit Präambel

Gramática essencial

Neuter Nouns in -ot

Das Gebot, das Verbot, das Lot (most are neuter).

Plural ending in -e

Die Gebote (typical for many masculine and neuter nouns).

Separable Verbs with Gebot

Ein Gebot abgeben (Ich gebe ein Gebot ab).

Genitive case with 'Gebot der...'

Das Gebot der Stunde (the hour's requirement).

Dative after 'folgen'

Ich folge dem Gebot (I follow the commandment).

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Exemplos por nível

Das ist mein Gebot.

That is my bid.

Simple subject-verb-object structure.

Die Zehn Gebote sind alt.

The Ten Commandments are old.

Plural form 'Gebote'.

Hast du ein Gebot?

Do you have a bid?

Question with 'haben'.

Mein Gebot ist klein.

My bid is small.

Adjective usage.

Ein Gebot ist wichtig.

A commandment is important.

Indefinite article 'ein'.

Das Gebot ist neu.

The bid is new.

Neuter gender 'das'.

Wo ist dein Gebot?

Where is your bid?

Interrogative 'wo'.

Das Gebot ist fünf Euro.

The bid is five euros.

Direct equivalence.

Ich gebe ein Gebot ab.

I am submitting a bid.

Separable verb 'abgeben'.

Höflichkeit ist ein Gebot.

Politeness is a rule/commandment.

Abstract noun usage.

Wir folgen dem Gebot.

We follow the commandment.

Dative case after 'folgen'.

Das ist kein Verbot, sondern ein Gebot.

That is not a prohibition, but a commandment.

Contrast using 'sondern'.

Sein Gebot war das höchste.

His bid was the highest.

Superlative 'höchste'.

Gibt es ein Mindestgebot?

Is there a minimum bid?

Compound noun 'Mindestgebot'.

Die Gebote sind klar.

The commandments are clear.

Plural subject.

Er missachtet das Gebot.

He ignores the commandment.

Transitive verb 'missachten'.

Ehrlichkeit ist das oberste Gebot.

Honesty is the top commandment/priority.

Idiomatic 'oberste Gebot'.

Ich habe das Gebot erhöht.

I have increased the bid.

Perfect tense with 'erhöhen'.

Das Gebot der Fairness ist wichtig.

The principle of fairness is important.

Genitive construction.

Man muss die Gebote der Religion respektieren.

One must respect the commandments of religion.

Modal verb 'müssen'.

Das Gebot wurde gestern abgegeben.

The bid was submitted yesterday.

Passive voice.

Es gibt viele Gebote in diesem Spiel.

There are many rules/commandments in this game.

'Es gibt' with plural.

Wer hat das letzte Gebot gemacht?

Who made the last bid?

Past tense 'gemacht'.

Das Gebot der Stunde ist Ruhe.

The need of the hour is silence.

Idiomatic 'Gebot der Stunde'.

Klimaschutz ist ein Gebot der Vernunft.

Climate protection is a requirement of reason.

Moral/logical imperative.

Das Höchstgebot liegt bei tausend Euro.

The highest bid is at one thousand euros.

'Liegen bei' for values.

Er hielt sich strikt an das Gebot.

He strictly adhered to the commandment.

Reflexive 'sich halten an'.

Das Gebot der Verschwiegenheit wurde verletzt.

The requirement of confidentiality was violated.

Legal/professional context.

Trotz des Gebots blieb er weg.

Despite the commandment, he stayed away.

Genitive after 'trotz'.

Das Gebot zielt auf den Schutz der Kinder ab.

The commandment aims at the protection of children.

Separable verb 'abzielen auf'.

Wir müssen das Gebot der Sparsamkeit beachten.

We must observe the principle of thriftiness.

Economic context.

Das Gebot ist rechtlich nicht bindend.

The commandment is not legally binding.

Legal nuance.

Das kategorische Gebot leitet sein Handeln.

The categorical imperative guides his actions.

Philosophical terminology.

Ein Gebot der Menschlichkeit gebietet Hilfe.

A commandment of humanity mandates help.

Noun and verb 'gebieten' in one sentence.

Das Bestimmtheitsgebot ist ein Grundpfeiler des Rechts.

The principle of certainty is a cornerstone of law.

Specific legal term.

Das Gebot der Stunde verlangt entschlossenes Handeln.

The need of the hour demands decisive action.

Elevated register.

Er sah darin ein göttliches Gebot.

He saw in it a divine commandment.

Theological interpretation.

Die Auktion endete ohne ein gültiges Gebot.

The auction ended without a valid bid.

Prepositional phrase 'ohne ein'.

Das Gebot der Neutralität ist für Journalisten essenziell.

The requirement of neutrality is essential for journalists.

Professional ethics.

Das Gebot der Verhältnismäßigkeit muss gewahrt bleiben.

The principle of proportionality must be maintained.

Constitutional law term.

In der Krise erweist sich Solidarität als Gebot der Stunde.

In times of crisis, solidarity proves to be the need of the hour.

Complex sentence structure.

Das Gebot der Stunde war die Deeskalation.

The imperative of the moment was de-escalation.

Historical analysis.

Das Sittengebot ist tief in der Kultur verwurzelt.

The moral commandment is deeply rooted in the culture.

Sociological context.

Das Gebot der Formstrenge gilt bei Immobiliengeschäften.

The requirement of formal strictness applies to real estate transactions.

Technical legal jargon.

Darin liegt kein bloßes Gebot, sondern eine existentielle Notwendigkeit.

Therein lies not just a mere commandment, but an existential necessity.

Rhetorical contrast.

Das Gebot der Stunde ist die digitale Souveränität.

The need of the hour is digital sovereignty.

Modern political discourse.

Er unterwarf sich dem Gebot ohne Zögern.

He submitted to the commandment without hesitation.

Reflexive verb 'sich unterwerfen'.

Die Komplexität der Gebote überforderte die Bürger.

The complexity of the commandments overwhelmed the citizens.

Plural genitive.

Sinônimos

Befehl Vorschrift Weisung Anordnung Angebot Imperativ Regel Offerte

Antônimos

Verbot Erlaubnis Freiheit Ablehnung

Colocações comuns

ein Gebot abgeben

das Gebot der Stunde

die Zehn Gebote

ein Gebot befolgen

das höchste Gebot

ein Gebot missachten

das Gebot der Fairness

ein verbindliches Gebot

Mindestgebot

ein Gebot zurückziehen

Frases Comuns

Oberstes Gebot

— The highest priority or most important rule.

Sicherheit ist unser oberstes Gebot.

Gebot der Vernunft

— A rule dictated by logic and common sense.

Es ist ein Gebot der Vernunft, jetzt zu handeln.

Gebot der Höflichkeit

— Social requirement to be polite.

Das Gebot der Höflichkeit verlangt eine Antwort.

Gebot der Sparsamkeit

— The principle of being careful with money.

Der Minister mahnt zum Gebot der Sparsamkeit.

Gebot der Menschlichkeit

— The moral duty to help other humans.

Das Gebot der Menschlichkeit steht über dem Gesetz.

Gegen ein Gebot verstoßen

— To break or violate a rule/commandment.

Er hat gegen ein wichtiges Gebot verstoßen.

Ein Gebot einhalten

— To comply with or keep a commandment.

Bitte versuchen Sie, das Gebot einzuhalten.

Gebot der Gerechtigkeit

— The requirement for things to be just.

Das ist ein Gebot der Gerechtigkeit.

Religiöses Gebot

— A rule specifically from a religious faith.

Sie folgt jedem religiösen Gebot.

Gebot der Verschwiegenheit

— The duty to remain silent or maintain confidentiality.

Ärzte haben ein Gebot der Verschwiegenheit.

Frequentemente confundido com

Gebot vs Angebot

An Angebot is an offer to sell; a Gebot is a bid to buy.

Gebot vs Verbot

A Verbot is a prohibition (don't); a Gebot is a command (do).

Gebot vs Gebet

A Gebet is a prayer; Gebot is a commandment.

Expressões idiomáticas

"Das Gebot der Stunde"

— Something that is urgently required by the current situation.

Zusammenhalt ist das Gebot der Stunde.

formal

"Das elfte Gebot"

— A humorous reference to a made-up '11th' rule, often 'Don't get caught'.

Das elfte Gebot lautet: Lass dich nicht erwischen!

informal

"Oberstes Gebot"

— The absolute number one rule that cannot be broken.

Pünktlichkeit ist hier oberstes Gebot.

neutral

"Einhalt gebieten"

— To put a stop to something (using the related verb).

Wir müssen der Gewalt Einhalt gebieten.

formal

"Gebot der Fairness"

— The unwritten rule that one must act fairly.

Das Gebot der Fairness wurde im Spiel ignoriert.

neutral

"Sich einem Gebot beugen"

— To submit or yield to a rule/commandment.

Er beugte sich dem Gebot der Mehrheit.

formal

"Gebot der Nächstenliebe"

— The commandment to love one's neighbor.

Sie handelte aus dem Gebot der Nächstenliebe.

religious/formal

"Gebot der Sachlichkeit"

— The requirement to remain objective and factual.

In der Debatte gilt das Gebot der Sachlichkeit.

formal

"Gebot der Eile"

— The necessity for speed or urgency.

Hier herrscht das Gebot der Eile.

formal

"Das Gebot der Natur"

— A natural law or instinct.

Selbsterhaltung ist ein Gebot der Natur.

literary

Fácil de confundir

Gebot vs Angebot

Both relate to offers in commerce.

Angebot is the seller's price; Gebot is the buyer's bid.

Das Angebot im Laden ist gut, aber mein Gebot bei der Auktion war zu niedrig.

Gebot vs Verbot

Both are types of rules.

Verbot is 'no-go'; Gebot is 'must-do'.

Das Rauchverbot ist ein Verbot, das Gebot der Hilfeleistung ist ein Gebot.

Gebot vs Gebet

They sound very similar.

Gebet is a prayer (religious communication); Gebot is a commandment (religious law).

Nach dem Gebet las der Priester die Zehn Gebote vor.

Gebot vs Befehl

Both involve instructions.

Befehl is a direct order; Gebot is often a moral principle.

Der Soldat folgt dem Befehl, der Christ folgt dem Gebot.

Gebot vs Vorschrift

Both are rules.

Vorschrift is bureaucratic/technical; Gebot is moral/ethical.

Die Brandschutzvorschrift ist eine Vorschrift, Höflichkeit ist ein Gebot.

Padrões de frases

Das ist mein [Noun].

Das ist mein Gebot.

Ich gebe ein [Noun] ab.

Ich gebe ein Gebot ab.

[Noun] ist das oberste Gebot.

Pünktlichkeit ist das oberste Gebot.

Das Gebot der [Genitive] verlangt [Action].

Das Gebot der Stunde verlangt Geduld.

Es gilt das [Compound Noun].

Es gilt das Bestimmtheitsgebot.

Wir müssen das [Noun] befolgen.

Wir müssen das Gebot befolgen.

Wer hat das höchste [Noun]?

Wer hat das höchste Gebot?

Sich dem [Noun] unterwerfen.

Er unterwirft sich dem Gebot.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

Angebot

Verbot

Aufgebot

Beigebot

Gebieter

Verbos

bieten

gebieten

anbieten

verbieten

aufbieten

Adjetivos

geboten

ungeboten

gebotswidrig

gebieterisch

Relacionado

Bote

Botschaft

Angebotspreis

Verbotszone

Gebotsschild

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Como usar

frequency

Common in specific contexts (Religion, eBay, Politics).

Erros comuns

Using 'der Gebot' → das Gebot
Gebot is a neuter noun. Using the wrong gender is a fundamental error.
Confusing Gebot with Angebot in a supermarket. → Angebot
In a supermarket, items are 'im Angebot'. You only make a 'Gebot' if you are bidding.
Saying 'Rauchen ist ein Gebot'. → Rauchen ist ein Verbot (oder: Das Rauchverbot).
Smoking is usually prohibited, so it's a Verbot, not a Gebot.
Pluralizing as 'die Geboten'. → die Gebote
The nominative plural does not take an -n. Only the dative plural does.
Confusing 'Gebot' and 'Gebet'. → Gebot (commandment), Gebet (prayer).
These are different concepts. 'Gebet' comes from 'beten', 'Gebot' from 'bieten'.

Dicas

Neuter Gender

Always remember 'das Gebot'. Neuter nouns are common for abstract rules in German.

Auction Terms

Learn 'Mindestgebot' and 'Höchstgebot' together to master auction vocabulary.

The Ten Commandments

Knowing 'Die Zehn Gebote' helps you understand many cultural and literary references in Germany.

Idiom Alert

Use 'Gebot der Stunde' in political or serious discussions to sound like a native.

Gebot vs Verbot

Think of Gebot as a 'Green Light' (do this) and Verbot as a 'Red Light' (don't do this).

Plural -e

Don't add -en to the plural. It's 'Gebote', not 'Geboten' (except in dative).

Root Verb

Connect it to 'bieten' (to offer). A Gebot is what you offer at an auction.

Formal Writing

Use 'Gebot der Höflichkeit' instead of just 'Höflichkeit' to add weight to your sentence.

Moses and eBay

Visualize Moses bidding on eBay to link the two main meanings of the word.

Crisp Ending

The final 't' should be unvoiced and sharp, characteristic of German word-final devoicing.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of a 'Bid' (Gebot) at a 'Godly' (G-) auction. God gives the bids/commandments.

Associação visual

Imagine Moses holding two stone tablets (Die Zehn Gebote) while also holding an auction paddle with a price on it.

Word Web

Religion Auction Rule Bid Moses eBay Ethics Command

Desafio

Try to use 'Gebot' in a sentence about eBay and a sentence about your personal 'golden rule' today.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Middle High German 'gebot' and Old High German 'gibot'. It is the substantive form of the verb 'gebieten' (to command).

Significado original: A message, an order, or a decree sent out by a ruler.

Germanic, related to the English word 'bid' and the Dutch 'gebod'.

Contexto cultural

Be respectful when discussing 'Die Zehn Gebote' in religious contexts, but feel free to use 'Gebot' casually in auction contexts.

In English, 'commandment' is almost exclusively religious, whereas 'Gebot' is also very common in secular auctions and logic.

Die Zehn Gebote (The Ten Commandments movie/Bible) Kants Kategorischer Imperativ eBay Mindestgebot

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Auctions

Wie hoch ist das Gebot?
Ein Gebot abgeben
Startgebot
Höchstgebot

Religion

Die Zehn Gebote
Gottes Gebot
Ein Gebot halten
Gegen ein Gebot verstoßen

Ethics

Moralisches Gebot
Gebot der Fairness
Gebot der Stunde
Ethisches Gebot

Law

Rechtliches Gebot
Bestimmtheitsgebot
Gebot der Rücksichtnahme
Gesetzliches Gebot

Daily Social Interaction

Gebot der Höflichkeit
Oberstes Gebot
Gebot der Vorsicht
Gebot der Vernunft

Iniciadores de conversa

"Was ist für dich das wichtigste Gebot im Leben?"

"Hast du schon mal ein Gebot bei einer Online-Auktion abgegeben?"

"Glaubst du, dass die Zehn Gebote heute noch relevant sind?"

"Welches Gebot der Höflichkeit findest du am wichtigsten?"

"Was ist in deinem Job das oberste Gebot?"

Temas para diário

Schreibe über eine Situation, in der du ein Gebot der Fairness befolgt hast, obwohl es schwierig war.

Reflektiere über das 'Gebot der Stunde' in deinem aktuellen Leben. Was musst du jetzt tun?

Beschreibe deine Erfahrungen mit Auktionen. War dein Gebot jemals erfolgreich?

Welches elfte Gebot würdest du für die moderne Welt erfinden?

Diskutiere den Unterschied zwischen einem Gebot und einem Verbot in deiner Erziehung.

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

A 'Regel' (rule) is a general term for any guideline. A 'Gebot' (commandment) is more serious, often implying a moral, religious, or official obligation. You play games by 'Regeln', but you live your life by 'Geboten'.

No, 'Gebot' is specifically for auctions or competitive bidding. In a normal store, you have an 'Angebot' (offer) or a 'Preis' (price).

No. While 'Die Zehn Gebote' are religious, the word is used daily in secular contexts like eBay ('Gebot abgeben') or ethics ('Gebot der Fairness').

It means 'the need of the hour'. It refers to an action that is currently the most important thing to do because of the specific situation.

The plural is 'die Gebote'. For example: 'Er kennt alle zehn Gebote'.

It is neuter: 'das Gebot'.

It is the 'minimum bid' required to start or participate in an auction.

No, 'Gebot' is a noun. The related verb is 'gebieten' (to command) or 'bieten' (to bid/offer).

It translates to 'the top commandment' or 'the first priority'. For example: 'In der Küche ist Sauberkeit das oberste Gebot'.

Yes, they share a root. A 'Gebot' was originally a message containing a command sent via a 'Bote'.

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