Beibringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beibringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to teach", "to instruct" or "to impart".

Essential properties of "beibringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: beibringen
  • Simple past: brachte bei
  • Participle: beigebracht

See full conjugation of beibringen

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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 "beibringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To teach or impart knowledge/skills"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde dir beibringen, wie man Fahrrad fährt.I will teach you how to ride a bicycle.
  2. Meine Großmutter hat mir das Stricken beigebracht.My grandmother taught me how to knit.
  3. Kannst du mir bitte beibringen, wie man diese Maschine bedient?Can you please teach me how to operate this machine?

2.) "To instill a habit, often negative"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seinem Hund schlechte Manieren beigebracht.He taught his dog bad manners.
  2. Wer hat dir beigebracht, so unhöfflich zu sein?Who taught you to be so rude?
  3. Man sollte Kindern früh beibringen, respektvoll mit anderen umzugehen.Children should be taught early on to treat others respectfully.
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