Befehlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Befehlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to order", "to command" or "to instruct".

Essential properties of "befehlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: befehlen
Simple past: befahl
Participle: befohlen

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "befehlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To give an order"

Definition: "To give an order or command to someone."
Translation(s): to order, to command, to instruct
Synonym(s): anordnen, anweisen, beauftragen
Antonym(s): bitten
Related word(s): Befehl

📝 Some usage examples:

Der General hat den Soldaten befohlen, sich zurückzuziehen.The general ordered the soldiers to retreat.
Sie befahl ihrem Hund, sich hinzusetzen.She commanded her dog to sit down.
Der König kann seinen Untertanen befehlen.The king can command his subjects.

2.) "To exercise control/authority"

Definition: "To exercise control or authority over someone."
Translation(s): to command, to control, to rule over
Synonym(s): herrschen, beherrschen
Related word(s): Kontrolle, Autorität

📝 Some usage examples:

Er befehlt über eine große Armee.He commands a large army.
Sie befehlt die gesamte Operation.She commands the entire operation.
Der Manager befiehlt das Team.The manager commands the team.

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