Begleiten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Begleiten" is used as verb with the meaning of "accompany", "escort" or "go with".

Essential properties of "begleiten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: begleiten
  • Simple past: begleitete
  • Participle: begleitet

See full conjugation of begleiten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "begleiten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To accompany someone or something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde dich zum Bahnhof begleiten.I will accompany you to the station.
  2. Die Polizei wird den Präsidenten begleiten.The police will escort the president.
  3. Darf ich Sie nach Hause begleiten?May I accompany you home?

2.) "To provide musical accompaniment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wird den Sänger am Klavier begleiten.He will accompany the singer on the piano.
  2. Die Band begleitet den Solisten.The band accompanies the soloist.
  3. Kannst du mich auf der Gitarre begleiten?Can you accompany me on the guitar?

3.) "To occur concurrently with something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Starke Schmerzen begleiten oft diese Krankheit.Severe pain often accompanies this illness.
  2. Die Wirtschaftskrise wird von steigender Arbeitslosigkeit begleitet.The economic crisis is accompanied by rising unemployment.
  3. Ein lautes Geräusch begleitete die Explosion.A loud noise accompanied the explosion.
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