Belehren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Belehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to instruct", "to teach" or "to inform".

Essential properties of "belehren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: belehren
Simple past: belehrte
Participle: belehrt

regulartransitive

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 "belehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To instruct or teach someone"

Definition: "To instruct or teach someone about a topic or error."
Translation(s): to instruct, to teach, to inform, to enlighten
Synonym(s): unterrichten, aufklären, informieren
Antonym(s): irreführen, täuschen
Related word(s): Lehre, Lehrer, Unterricht

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer wollte die Schüler belehren.The teacher wanted to instruct the students.
Sie versuchte ihn über die Gefahren zu belehren.She tried to inform him about the dangers.
Er ließ sich nicht belehren und machte weiter.He wouldn't be taught and continued.

2.) "To correct someone's error"

Definition: "To correct someone about an error or misunderstanding."
Translation(s): to correct, to set right, to admonish
Synonym(s): korrigieren, berichtigen
Antonym(s): bestätigen, zustimmen
Related word(s): Korrektur, Missverständnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste sie über ihren Irrtum belehren.He had to correct her about her mistake.
Sie wollte ihn nicht vor allen belehren.She didn't want to correct him in front of everyone.
Der Chef belehrte den Mitarbeiter über den Fehler.The boss corrected the employee about the mistake.

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