VERB
betragen/bəˈtʁaːɡn̩/to amount to; to be (in number/size); (sich) to behave
betragen is a German verb that means to amount to, to be (in number/size), or (sich) to behave. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betrug" and the past participle is "betragen".
Definitions
1.to add up to, to amount to (a sum, quantity, etc.)(numbers, quantity, amount)
a.to form a total sum
Die Rechnung beträgt 50 Euro.—The bill amounts to 50 euros.
2.to behave, to conduct oneself(behavior, reflexive: sich betragen)
a.to act in a certain manner
Die Kinder haben sich im Museum sehr gut betragen.—The children behaved very well in the museum.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | betragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | betrage |
| Present (du) | beträgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beträgt |
| Preterite (ich) | betrug |
| Participle II | betragen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | betrüge |
| Imperative (singular) | betrage |
| Imperative (plural) | betragt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "betragen" mean in English?
- "betragen" means to amount to, to be (in number/size), or (sich) to behave. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "betragen"?
- "betragen" is pronounced /bəˈtʁaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "betragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "betragen" is "betragen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "betragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "betragen" becomes "betrug" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "betragen"?
- "betragen" is a verb in German.
