VERB
betreffen/bəˈtʁɛfn̩/to concern; to relate to; to affect
betreffen is a German verb that means to concern, to relate to, or to affect. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁɛfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betraf" and the past participle is "betroffen".
Definitions
1.to be relevant or related to; to affect or concern(relevance; connection)
a.concerning, having to do with (a person, group, thing, or topic)
Die neuen Regeln betreffen alle Mitarbeiter.—The new rules concern all employees.
b.to affect or have an effect on (something)
Die Preiserhöhung betrifft auch unsere Produkte.—The price increase also affects our products.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | betreffen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | betreffe |
| Present (du) | betriffst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | betrifft |
| Preterite (ich) | betraf |
| Participle II | betroffen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beträfe |
| Imperative (singular) | betreffe |
| Imperative (plural) | betrefft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "betreffen" mean in English?
- "betreffen" means to concern, to relate to, or to affect. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "betreffen"?
- "betreffen" is pronounced /bəˈtʁɛfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "betreffen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "betreffen" is "betroffen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "betreffen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "betreffen" becomes "betraf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "betreffen"?
- "betreffen" is a verb in German.
