Betonen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Betonen" is used as verb with the meaning of "emphasize", "stress" or "highlight".

Essential properties of "betonen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: betonen
  • Simple past: betonte
  • Participle: betont

See full conjugation of betonen

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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 "betonen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To emphasize or highlight something in speech or writing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er betonte die Wichtigkeit der Zusammenarbeit.He emphasized the importance of cooperation.
  2. Sie betonte jedes Wort, um ihre Botschaft klar zu machen.She emphasized every word to make her message clear.
  3. Wir müssen die positiven Aspekte des Projekts betonen.We must emphasize the positive aspects of the project.

2.) "To pronounce a syllable or word with greater intensity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In diesem Wort wird die erste Silbe betont.In this word, the first syllable is stressed.
  2. Du musst das 'e' am Ende betonen.You must stress the 'e' at the end.
  3. Wie betont man diesen Namen richtig?How do you correctly pronounce/stress this name?
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