VERB
betrachten/bəˈtʁaxtn̩/to look at; to view; to consider
betrachten is a German verb that means to look at, to view, or to consider. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁaxtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betrachtete" and the past participle is "betrachtet".
Definitions
1.to look at closely; to observe carefully(perception, vision)
a.to fix one's gaze on something and examine it deliberately
Er betrachtet das Gemälde im Museum sehr lange.—He looks at the painting in the museum for a long time.
2.to view, to consider (in a certain way)(judgment, assessment)
a.to adopt a certain perspective regarding something
Sie betrachtet ihn als guten Freund.—She considers him a good friend.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | betrachten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | betrachte |
| Present (du) | betrachtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | betrachtet |
| Preterite (ich) | betrachtete |
| Participle II | betrachtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | betrachtete |
| Imperative (singular) | betrachte |
| Imperative (plural) | betrachtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "betrachten" mean in English?
- "betrachten" means to look at, to view, or to consider. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "betrachten"?
- "betrachten" is pronounced /bəˈtʁaxtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "betrachten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "betrachten" is "betrachtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "betrachten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "betrachten" becomes "betrachtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "betrachten"?
- "betrachten" is a verb in German.
