VERB
betreiben/bəˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/to operate; to conduct; to run
betreiben is a German verb that means to operate, to conduct, or to run. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "betrieb" and the past participle is "betrieben".
Definitions
1.to operate, run (esp. a business, company, or facility)(manage a business, organization, or facility)
a.to manage or run a commercial, technical, or organizational enterprise
Sie betreibt ein kleines Café im Stadtzentrum.—She operates a small café in the city center.
2.to pursue or engage in (an activity, a task)(carry out an activity with intent)
a.to actively engage in an activity (often with effort or intention)
Er betreibt viel Sport in seiner Freizeit.—He does a lot of sports in his free time.
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 conduct, or to run. 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.
