Begeben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Begeben" is used as verb with the meaning of "go", "proceed" or "move".

Essential properties of "begeben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: begeben
Simple past: begab
Participle: begeben

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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 "begeben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To go or proceed to a place"

Definition: "To move or go to a specific place."
Translation(s): go, proceed, move, betake oneself
Synonym(s): sich begeben, sich aufmachen, sich hinbegeben
Antonym(s): bleiben
Related word(s): gehen, reisen, fahren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er begab sich zum Bahnhof, um seinen Freund abzuholen.He went to the station to pick up his friend.
Wir begaben uns in den Konferenzraum für das wichtige Meeting.We proceeded to the conference room for the important meeting.
Sie begab sich auf eine lange Reise durch Europa.She embarked on a long journey through Europe.

2.) "To happen, to occur"

Definition: "For something to happen or occur, especially an event or situation."
Translation(s): happen, occur, come to pass
Synonym(s): sich ereignen, geschehen, vorfallen
Antonym(s): stillstehen
Related word(s): passieren, vorkommen

📝 Some usage examples:

Es begab sich, dass in jener Nacht ein heftiger Sturm aufzog.It came to pass that a fierce storm arose that night.
Wie begab es sich, dass Sie diesen seltenen Fund machten?How did it happen that you made this rare find?
Es begab sich vor vielen Jahren in einem kleinen Dorf.It happened many years ago in a small village.

3.) "To issue (securities)"

Definition: "To issue or put into circulation securities or financial instruments."
Translation(s): issue, float, release
Synonym(s): ausgeben, emittieren
Related word(s): herausgeben, in Umlauf bringen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Bank wird nächste Woche neue Aktien begeben.The bank will issue new shares next week.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, Anleihen zu begeben.The company has decided to issue bonds.
Die Regierung plant, Staatsanleihen zu begeben, um das Haushaltsdefizit zu finanzieren.The government plans to issue government bonds to finance the budget deficit.

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