Betrügen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Betrügen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to deceive", "to cheat (on)" or "to betray".

Essential properties of "betrügen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: betrügen
  • Simple past: betrog
  • Participle: betrogen

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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 "betrügen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To deceive or betray someone, often in personal or business contexts"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seine Frau betrogen und sie ist sehr verletzt.He cheated on his wife and she is very hurt.
  2. Der Verkäufer betrog die Kunden mit falschen Versprechungen.The seller deceived the customers with false promises.
  3. Sie betrog bei der Prüfung und wurde erwischt.She cheated on the exam and was caught.

2.) "To act dishonestly to gain an unfair advantage in a game or competition"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er betrog beim Kartenspiel, um zu gewinnen.He cheated at the card game to win.
  2. Sie betrog im Schachturnier und wurde disqualifiziert.She cheated in the chess tournament and was disqualified.
  3. Beim Sport betrügen ist unfair gegenüber anderen Teilnehmern.Cheating in sports is unfair to other participants.
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