VERB
beten/ˈbeːtn̩/to pray
beten is a German verb that means to pray. It is pronounced /ˈbeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betete" and the past participle is "gebetet".
Definitions
1.to address God or a deity with words, ask for help, give thanks, or worship(religion)
a.to say a prayer; to pray to God or a deity
Jeden Abend betet sie vor dem Schlafengehen.—Every evening she prays before going to sleep.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bete |
| Present (du) | betest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | betet |
| Preterite (ich) | betete |
| Participle II | gebetet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | betete |
| Imperative (singular) | bete |
| Imperative (plural) | betet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beten" mean in English?
- "beten" means to pray. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beten"?
- "beten" is pronounced /ˈbeːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beten" is "gebetet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beten" becomes "betete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beten"?
- "beten" is a verb in German.
