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The difference between German's Gift (poison) and the English gift (a present) amuses me. Evidently, they both derive from something being given e.g. a lethal d

The difference between German's Gift (poison) and the English gift (a present) amuses me. Evidently, they both derive from something being given e.g. a lethal dosage, in the German case. Related: Be mindful when your Denglish tempts you to say, "Danke für das Gift!"

rhodin 5y ago
Ah, and the Swedish "gift" (married) and "gift" (poison).
taejo 5y ago
The "present" meaning survives in German in Mitgift (dowry, a gift given with the bride)