Berichten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Berichten" is used as verb with the meaning of "report", "inform" or "give an account".

Essential properties of "berichten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: berichten
Simple past: berichtete
Participle: berichtet

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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 "berichten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To inform or report in detail"

Definition: "To inform or give a detailed account of something."
Translation(s): report, inform, give an account
Synonym(s): melden, mitteilen, schildern
Antonym(s): verschweigen
Related word(s): Bericht, Berichterstattung, Berichterstatter

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Journalist berichtet über die aktuellen Ereignisse.The journalist reports on the current events.
Sie berichtete ihrem Chef von den Fortschritten des Projekts.She reported to her boss on the progress of the project.
Können Sie uns bitte berichten, was Sie gesehen haben?Can you please report to us what you saw?

2.) "To narrate or tell a story"

Definition: "To narrate or tell a story or experience."
Translation(s): narrate, tell, recount
Synonym(s): erzählen, schildern, darlegen
Antonym(s): verschweigen
Related word(s): Erzählung, Bericht, Schilderung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Großvater berichtete von seinen Erlebnissen im Krieg.The grandfather recounted his experiences in the war.
Sie berichtete ausführlich von ihrer Reise nach Südamerika.She reported extensively on her trip to South America.
Bitte berichten Sie uns von Ihren Erfahrungen mit dem neuen System.Please tell us about your experiences with the new system.

3.) "To present a formal report"

Definition: "To present an official or formal report."
Translation(s): report, submit a report, present a report
Synonym(s): Bericht erstatten, rapportieren, referieren
Related word(s): Berichterstattung, Bericht, Berichtspflicht

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Vorstand muss jährlich an die Aktionäre berichten.The board must report annually to the shareholders.
Die Polizei berichtete dem Gericht über den Tathergang.The police reported to the court about the course of events.
Der Ausschuss wird dem Parlament über die Untersuchungsergebnisse berichten.The committee will report to parliament on the investigation results.

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