treten/ˈtʁeːtn̩/to step; to kick; to tread
treten is a German verb that means to step, to kick, or to tread. It is pronounced /ˈtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trat" and the past participle is "getreten".
Definitions
1.to step or walk somewhere (usually with the preposition 'auf', 'in', or 'an')(movement/action)
a.to walk/step onto or into something
Sie tritt auf die Bühne.—She steps onto the stage.
b.to move into a position or place
Bitte treten Sie näher!—Please step closer!
2.to hit something with the foot; to kick(impact)
a.to kick something (intentionally hit with the foot)
Er hat den Ball ins Tor getreten.—He kicked the ball into the goal.
3.to press or activate something with the foot (esp. pedal)(cause by stepping)
a.to step on or press (a pedal/button)
Treten Sie bitte auf die Bremse.—Please step on the brake.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | treten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trete |
| Present (du) | trittst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tritt |
| Preterite (ich) | trat |
| Participle II | getreten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | träte |
| Imperative (singular) | tritt |
| Imperative (plural) | tretet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "treten" mean in English?
- "treten" means to step, to kick, or to tread. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "treten"?
- "treten" is pronounced /ˈtʁeːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "treten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "treten" is "getreten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "treten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "treten" becomes "trat" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "treten"?
- "treten" is a verb in German.
