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bid in German

bid in German is Gebot, Bestrebung, Bewerbung — bid means to offer a specific amount of money for something, especially at an auction.

bid in German

Gebot
noun
An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.
Bestrebung
noun
An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).
Bewerbung
noun
An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).
Streben
noun
An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).
bieten
verb
melden
verb
(ambitransitive, card games) To announce (one's goal), before starting play.
reizen
verb
(ambitransitive, card games) To announce (one's goal), before starting play.

What does "bid" mean?

  1. verb To offer a specific amount of money for something, especially at an auction.
    "She bid two hundred dollars for the vintage lamp."
  2. noun An offer of a price, or a formal offer to carry out a piece of work.
    "Their bid for the contract came in lower than the competitors'."
  3. noun An attempt or effort to achieve something.
    "It was his last bid for the championship title."

bid in a sentence

  • She bid two hundred dollars for the vintage lamp.
  • Several contractors bid on the renovation project.
  • Their bid for the contract came in lower than the competitors'.
  • It was his last bid for the championship title.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bid" in German?

"bid" in German is Gebot, Bestrebung, Bewerbung. bid means: To offer a specific amount of money for something, especially at an auction.

How do you use "bid" in a sentence?

Example: "She bid two hundred dollars for the vintage lamp." In German, "bid" is Gebot, Bestrebung, Bewerbung.

Are there other ways to say "bid" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "bid": Gebot, Bestrebung, Bewerbung, Streben, bieten, melden.

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