Treten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Treten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to step", "to tread" or "to walk".

Essential properties of "treten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: treten
  • Simple past: trat
  • Participle: getreten

See full conjugation of treten

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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 "treten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To step, to walk or run by moving the foot"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat auf den Stein getreten.He stepped on the stone.
  2. Bitte treten Sie näher.Please step closer.
  3. Sie tritt vorsichtig auf den schmalen Pfad.She treads carefully on the narrow path.

2.) "To hit with the foot, to kick"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Junge hat den Ball getreten.The boy kicked the ball.
  2. Das Pferd tritt oft gegen den Stall.The horse often kicks against the stable.
  3. Er hat ihn aus Wut getreten.He kicked him out of anger.

3.) "To enter or join an organization/group"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie ist der Partei beigetreten.She joined the party.
  2. Er tritt in den Raum ein.He enters the room.
  3. Ich möchte dem Verein beitreten.I want to join the club.

4.) "To come into effect or take effect"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das neue Gesetz tritt nächsten Monat in Kraft.The new law comes into effect next month.
  2. Der Vertrag tritt ab sofort in Kraft.The contract takes effect immediately.
  3. Die Regelung tritt ab Januar in Kraft.The regulation comes into effect from January.

5.) "To appear or behave in a specific manner"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er tritt sehr selbstbewusst auf.He appears very self-confident.
  2. Sie tritt immer höflich auf.She always behaves politely.
  3. Der Redner tritt überzeugend auf.The speaker performs convincingly.
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