VERB
betonen/bəˈtoːnən/to emphasize; to stress
betonen is a German verb that means to emphasize or to stress. It is pronounced /bəˈtoːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betonte" and the past participle is "betont".
Definitions
1.to express something with particular emphasis; to stress(communication, speaking, writing)
a.to pronounce a syllable or word more strongly
Im Deutschen wird die erste Silbe oft betont.—In German, the first syllable is often stressed.
b.to lay stress on or highlight the importance of something in speech or writing
Sie betont immer ihre Unabhängigkeit.—She always emphasizes her independence.
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 or to stress. 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.
