VERB
betonen/bəˈtoːnən/to emphasize; to stress; to accentuate
betonen is a German verb that means to emphasize, to stress, or to accentuate. It is pronounced /bəˈtoːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betonte" and the past participle is "betont".
Definitions
1.to give emphasis to something, to highlight its importance(allgemein)
a.to make something the focus in speech or writing
Er möchte betonen, wie wichtig dieses Projekt ist.—He wants to emphasize how important this project is.
2.to pronounce a syllable or word with emphasis (stress, accent)(linguistics, phonetics)
a.to accentuate a certain syllable in pronunciation
Das Wort 'Frühstück' wird auf der ersten Silbe betont.—The word 'Frühstück' is stressed on the first syllable.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | betonen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | betone |
| Present (du) | betonst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | betont |
| Preterite (ich) | betonte |
| Participle II | betont |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | betonte |
| Imperative (singular) | betone |
| Imperative (plural) | betont |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "betonen" mean in English?
- "betonen" means to emphasize, to stress, or to accentuate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "betonen"?
- "betonen" is pronounced /bəˈtoːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "betonen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "betonen" is "betont", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "betonen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "betonen" becomes "betonte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "betonen"?
- "betonen" is a verb in German.
