This is the 10946th most frequent German word.
schenke
"Schenke" means "tavern" or "inn" in English.
In this sentence, 'schenke' means 'give as a gift', expressing the act of gifting.
Ich schenke dir ein Buch.
I give you a book as a gift.
Here, 'schenke' is used to describe the act of 'not giving as a gift', showing negation.
Er glaubt, ich schenke ihm nichts.
He thinks I am not giving him anything.
In this context, 'schenke' serves to question the act of gifting, implying the decision about a gift.