Berauben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Berauben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to rob", "to deprive" or "to dispossess".

Essential properties of "berauben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: berauben
Simple past: beraubte
Participle: beraubt

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 "berauben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To deprive someone of something valuable or necessary"

Definition: "To deprive someone of something valuable or necessary."
Translation(s): to rob, to deprive, to dispossess
Synonym(s): ausrauben, bestehlen, plündern
Antonym(s): geben, schenken
Related word(s): Raub, Diebstahl

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Diebe haben ihn seiner Wertsachen beraubt.The thieves robbed him of his valuables.
Er wurde seiner Freiheit beraubt.He was deprived of his freedom.
Das Feuer hat viele Menschen ihrer Häuser beraubt.The fire deprived many people of their homes.

2.) "To take away the ability to enjoy something"

Definition: "To take away someone's ability to enjoy something."
Translation(s): to deprive, to rob, to strip of
Synonym(s): entziehen, wegnehmen
Antonym(s): gewähren, erlauben
Related word(s): Verlust, Entzug

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Krankheit hat ihn seiner Lebensfreude beraubt.The illness deprived him of his joy of life.
Der Krieg hat viele Kinder ihrer Kindheit beraubt.The war deprived many children of their childhood.
Die Entscheidung hat uns der Möglichkeit beraubt, zu reisen.The decision deprived us of the opportunity to travel.

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