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jdm. einen Wink geben

to give someone a hint

Türkçe: birine ipucu vermek

Noun
der Wink m.
Verb
geben
Topic
Kommunikation

Watch out. Common mistake: learners use 'Tipp' (tip); 'Wink' is more indirect.

In a sentence

Which form of geben fills the gap?

Die Lehrerin ____ dem Schüler einen Wink vor der Prüfung.

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Die Lehrerin gibt dem Schüler einen Wink vor der Prüfung.

How it is used

Neutral. Means 'to give someone a hint' – a subtle signal or clue. Use to discreetly warn a colleague in a meeting. Common mistake: learners use 'Tipp' (tip); 'Wink' is more indirect.

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