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Betteln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Betteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to beg (for alms)", "to plead" or "to implore".
Essential properties of "betteln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: betteln
- Simple past: bettelte
- Participle: gebettelt
regularintransitive
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 "betteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To beg for alms or help"
- Definition: "To ask for alms or help insistently, usually on the street."
- Translation(s): to beg (for alms)
- Synonym(s): anflehen, bitten, ersuchen
- Antonym(s): geben, schenken
- Related word(s): Bettler, Bettelei
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste auf der Straße betteln, um zu überleben.
- Sie bettelte um eine zweite Chance.
- Die Kinder betteln um Süßigkeiten.
2.) "To plead or implore intensely"
- Definition: "To plead or intensely implore for something desired."
- Translation(s): to plead, to implore, to beg (for something)
- Synonym(s): flehen, anflehen
- Antonym(s): befehlen, verlangen
- Related word(s): Bitte, Flehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er bettelte um Vergebung.
- Sie bettelte ihn an, zu bleiben.
- Er bettelt um eine Gehaltserhöhung.