VERB
betreiben/bəˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/to operate; to run; to pursue
betreiben is a German verb that means to operate, to run, or to pursue. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betrieb" and the past participle is "betrieben".
Definitions
1.to operate or manage (an organization, business, machine, etc.)(business, institution, machine)
a.to run a business or facility
Er betreibt ein kleines Café im Stadtzentrum.—He runs a small café in the city center.
b.to operate a machine or technical system
Die Firma betreibt mehrere Server für ihre Website.—The company operates several servers for its website.
2.to pursue or engage in (an activity, science, sport, etc.)(activity, endeavor)
a.to practice a certain activity
Viele Menschen betreiben regelmäßig Sport.—Many people do sports regularly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | betreiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | betreibe |
| Present (du) | betreibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | betreibt |
| Preterite (ich) | betrieb |
| Participle II | betrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | betriebe |
| Imperative (singular) | betreibe |
| Imperative (plural) | betreibt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "betreiben" mean in English?
- "betreiben" means to operate, to run, or to pursue. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "betreiben"?
- "betreiben" is pronounced /bəˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "betreiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "betreiben" is "betrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "betreiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "betreiben" becomes "betrieb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "betreiben"?
- "betreiben" is a verb in German.
