NOUN
derVerrat/fɛɐ̯ˈʁaːt/betrayal; treason; treachery
Verrat is a German noun that means betrayal, treason, or treachery. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʁaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the act of betraying someone or something; disclosure of secrets or breaking trust(general)
a.an act of disloyalty to a person, group, or country
Sein Verrat an seinen Freunden war für alle ein Schock.—His betrayal of his friends was a shock to everyone.
b.the betrayal of confidential information or secrets
Der Verrat von Firmengeheimnissen ist strafbar.—The betrayal of company secrets is punishable by law.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verrat | — |
| Genitive | des Verrats | — |
| Dative | dem Verrat | — |
| Accusative | den Verrat | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verrat" mean in English?
- "Verrat" means betrayal, treason, or treachery. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verrat"?
- "Verrat" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʁaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verrat" der, die, or das?
- "Verrat" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Verrat"?
- "Verrat" is a noun in German.
