Betreffen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Betreffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to affect", "to concern" or "to involve".

Essential properties of "betreffen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: betreffen
  • Simple past: betraf
  • Participle: betroffen

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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 "betreffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To affect, to concern"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Diese Entscheidung betrifft alle Mitarbeiter.This decision affects all employees.
  2. Die Änderungen betreffen hauptsächlich die Finanzabteilung.The changes mainly concern the finance department.
  3. Das Gesetz betrifft nur Unternehmen mit mehr als 100 Angestellten.The law only affects companies with more than 100 employees.

2.) "To refer to"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Artikel betrifft die aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Wirtschaft.The article refers to the current developments in the economy.
  2. Seine Kritik betrifft vor allem die Umweltpolitik der Regierung.His criticism primarily refers to the government's environmental policy.
  3. Die Frage betrifft die Zukunft unseres Unternehmens.The question refers to the future of our company.
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