VERB
betrachten/bəˈtʁaxtn̩/to look at; to observe; to consider
betrachten is a German verb that means to look at, to observe, 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 (something closely), to observe(perception/observation)
a.to direct one's attention visually at something
Er betrachtet das Gemälde lange und aufmerksam.—He looks at the painting for a long time and attentively.
2.to consider, to reflect on(mental consideration/evaluation)
a.to think about something in a certain way
Sie betrachtet die neue Situation als Chance.—She considers the new situation an opportunity.
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 observe, 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.
