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German Phrase

Gib alle früheren Operationen an.

/ɡɪp ˈʔalə ˈfʁyːʁɪɡən ˌɔpɛʁaˈt͡si̯oːnən an/
Meaning"Provide all earlier operations."
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Meaning

A direct command meaning ‘Provide all earlier operations.’ It is used when you want someone to list or specify previous procedures, whether in a medical context, a software log, or any situation where past actions need to be reported.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need a concise, informal request for a list of previous operations. It is common in technical support tickets, medical questionnaires, or when a colleague asks you to show earlier steps in a workflow.

✦Grammar Breakdown

GiballefrüherenOperationenan

1

Imperative (du)

‘Gib’ is the du‑imperative of the verb ‘geben’ (to give).

2

Determiner ‘alle’

‘Alle’ means ‘all’ and is used here as a plural determiner.

3

Adjective ending ‘-en’

‘Früheren’ is an adjective with weak declension after the determiner ‘alle’.

4

Plural noun ‘Operationen’

‘Operationen’ is the plural of ‘Operation’ (operation, procedure).

5

Separable verb ‘an‑geben’

‘Angeben’ means ‘to specify / to give’. In the imperative the prefix ‘an’ moves to the end of the clause.

🗨In Conversation

A

Kannst du mir die vorherigen Schritte im System zeigen?

Can you show me the previous steps in the system?

Gib alle früheren Operationen an.

Provide all earlier operations.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Geben Sie alle früheren Operationen an.

    This mixes formal ‘Sie’ with the infinitive ‘geben’; the correct formal imperative is ‘Geben Sie … an.’

  • Gib alle frühere Operationen an.

    The adjective must agree in case and number; after ‘alle’ the weak ending ‘-en’ is required.

  • Gib alle früheren Operationen.

    The separable prefix ‘an’ is essential; without it the meaning changes to ‘give all earlier operations’ (as a noun) rather than ‘specify them.’

↔Alternatives

  • Bitte nenne alle vorherigen Operationen.

    Please name all previous operations.

  • Liste alle früheren Eingriffe auf.

    List all earlier procedures.

  • Geben Sie bitte alle früheren Operationen an.

    Please provide all earlier operations. (formal)

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Cultural Tip

‘Gib … an’ is informal (du‑form). In a professional or formal setting you should switch to the Sie‑form: ‘Geben Sie alle früheren Operationen an.’ Also, German speakers often prefer the polite form when addressing patients or customers.