VERB
betreten/bəˈtʁeːtn̩/to enter; to step into; to walk on
betreten is a German verb that means to enter, to step into, or to walk on. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betrat" and the past participle is "betreten".
Definitions
1.to enter or go into (a place, room, etc.)(movement/location)
a.to step into or onto a place
Bitte nicht den Rasen betreten!—Please do not walk on the grass!
b.to enter a building or room
Nachdem sie das Zimmer betreten hatte, wurde es still.—After she entered the room, it became quiet.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | betreten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | betrete |
| Present (du) | betrittst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | betritt |
| Preterite (ich) | betrat |
| Participle II | betreten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beträte |
| Imperative (singular) | betritt |
| Imperative (plural) | betretet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "betreten" mean in English?
- "betreten" means to enter, to step into, or to walk on. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "betreten"?
- "betreten" is pronounced /bəˈtʁeːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "betreten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "betreten" is "betreten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "betreten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "betreten" becomes "betrat" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "betreten"?
- "betreten" is a verb in German.
