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Betreten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Betreten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to enter", "to step into" or "to tread on". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "betreten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: betreten
- Simple past: betrat
- Participle: betreten
irregulartransitive
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.
Properties as Adjective
Regular
Meanings of "betreten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To enter a place"
"Betreten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To enter a place or physical space."
- Translation(s): to enter, to step into, to tread on
- Synonym(s): Eintreten, Hineingehen, Betreten
- Antonym(s): Verlassen
- Related word(s): Eintreten, Hineingehen, Betreten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte betreten Sie den Raum leise.
- Es ist verboten, den Rasen zu betreten.
- Wir betraten vorsichtig das alte Gebäude.
2.) "Confused or embarrassed"
"Betreten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Disconcerted, confused, or perplexed."
- Translation(s): embarrassed, sheepish, disconcerted, perplexed, abashed
- Synonym(s): verwirrt, ratlos, bestürzt
- Related word(s): betroffen, verwirrt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schaute ganz betreten drein, als er die Nachricht hörte.
- Die betretenen Gesichter der Zuschauer verrieten ihre Enttäuschung.
- Sie stand betreten da und wusste nicht, was sie sagen sollte.