VERB
beraten/bəˈʁaːtn̩/to advise; to consult; to discuss
beraten is a German verb that means to advise, to consult, or to discuss. It is pronounced /bəˈʁaːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beriet" and the past participle is "beraten".
Definitions
1.to give advice or recommendations to someone(giving advice)
a.to support someone with expertise or guidance
Die Lehrerin berät die Schüler bei der Berufswahl.—The teacher advises the students on their career choice.
2.to deliberate or discuss something in detail, especially in a group(discuss matters as a group)
a.to talk something over together
Das Team berät über das weitere Vorgehen.—The team is discussing the next steps.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beraten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | berate |
| Present (du) | berätst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | berät |
| Preterite (ich) | beriet |
| Participle II | beraten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beriete |
| Imperative (singular) | berate |
| Imperative (plural) | beratet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beraten" mean in English?
- "beraten" means to advise, to consult, or to discuss. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beraten"?
- "beraten" is pronounced /bəˈʁaːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beraten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beraten" is "beraten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beraten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beraten" becomes "beriet" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beraten"?
- "beraten" is a verb in German.
