Beten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beten" is used as verb with the meaning of "pray", "worship" or "supplicate".

Essential properties of "beten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: beten
Simple past: betete
Participle: gebetet

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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 "beten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To address a deity or supernatural being for devotion, requests, or thanks"

Definition: "To address a deity or supernatural being to express devotion, ask for something, or give thanks."
Translation(s): pray, worship, supplicate
Synonym(s): beten, flehen, anflehen
Antonym(s): fluchen
Related word(s): Gebet, Andacht, Fürbitten

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie betet jeden Abend vor dem Schlafengehen.She prays every evening before going to bed.
Viele Menschen beten in schwierigen Zeiten um Kraft und Hoffnung.Many people pray for strength and hope in difficult times.
In der Kirche beteten die Gläubigen gemeinsam das Vaterunser.In church, the faithful prayed the Our Father together.

2.) "To fervently express a wish or hope"

Definition: "To express a wish or hope fervently."
Translation(s): hope, wish, pray (for)
Synonym(s): flehen, bitten, erflehen
Related word(s): Bitte, Wunsch, Hoffnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich bete, dass alles gut ausgehen wird.I pray that everything will turn out well.
Sie betete inständig um eine Lösung für ihr Problem.She earnestly prayed for a solution to her problem.
Wir beten für den Frieden in der Welt.We pray for peace in the world.

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