VERB
treten/ˈtʁeːtn̩/to step; to kick; to enter
treten is a German verb that means to step, to kick, or to enter. It is pronounced /ˈtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trat" and the past participle is "getreten".
Definitions
1.to make a step or movement with the foot(physical action)
a.to place one's foot somewhere (often intentionally)
Er tritt auf die Bremse.—He steps on the brake.
2.to kick or strike with the foot(sports/contact)
a.to kick something
Sie tritt den Ball ins Tor.—She kicks the ball into the goal.
3.to enter or join (an institution, organization, etc.)(fig., formal/action)
a.to become a member
Er tritt einer Partei bei.—He joins a political party.
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 enter. 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.
