How is the word schelten translated from German to English

English translation
Chide
verb

Jemanden sanft zurechtweisen.

To tell someone off gently.

Examples with “schelten”

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  • Sie schalt ihn, weil er zu spät kam. — She chided him for being late.

  • Schilt sie nicht wegen eines so kleinen Fehlers. — Don't chide her for such a small mistake.

  • Trainer schelten Spieler selten vor allen anderen. — Coaches rarely chide players in front of everyone.

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