Übertreten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Übertreten" is used as verb with the meaning of "violate", "transgress" or "infringe".

Essential properties of "übertreten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: übertreten
Simple past: übertrat
Participle: übertreten

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.

Meanings of "übertreten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To violate a rule or boundary"

Definition: "To cross or violate an established rule or limit."
Translation(s): violate, transgress, infringe, break (a rule)
Synonym(s): verletzen, missachten
Antonym(s): einhalten, respektieren
Related word(s): Verstoß, Regelbruch

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat das Gesetz übertretet.He has violated the law.
Sie übertritt die Grenze ohne Erlaubnis.She crosses the border without permission.
Wenn du die Regeln übertrittst, gibt es Konsequenzen.If you violate the rules, there will be consequences.

2.) "To switch allegiance or join another group"

Definition: "To change from one group or party to another."
Translation(s): defect, switch, convert (religiously), join (another party)
Synonym(s): wechseln, konvertieren
Antonym(s): bleiben, verharren
Related word(s): Wechsel, Konversion

📝 Some usage examples:

Er übertritt zur anderen Partei.He switches to the other party.
Sie hat die Kirche übertretet.She has left the church.
Viele Mitglieder übertreten zur Konkurrenz.Many members defect to the competition.

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