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How is the word betteln translated from German to English

Jemanden ernsthaft und demütig um etwas bitten.

Asking someone earnestly and humbly for something.

verb
English translation
begging

Examples with “betteln”

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  • Sie bat ihn immer wieder zu bleiben. — She kept begging him to stay.

  • Betteln ist im Stadtzentrum verboten. — Begging is banned in the city center.

  • Bittest du mich, meine Meinung zu ändern? — Are you begging me to change my mind?

  • Er lebte, indem er in der Nähe des Bahnhofs bettelte. — He lived by begging near the station.

  • Die Kinder baten um eine weitere Geschichte. — The children were begging for one more story.

  • Geht das Betteln immer noch beim Markt? — Does begging still go on by the market?

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FAQ about “betteln”

How is “betteln” translated from German?
“betteln” translates into English as “begging”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “betteln” mean?
Meaning of “betteln”: Jemanden ernsthaft und demütig um etwas bitten. In English — “begging”.
What part of speech is “betteln”?
“betteln” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “betteln”?
Example sentences with “betteln” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “betteln”?
Add “betteln” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.