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Bitten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bitten" is used as verb with the meaning of "To ask", "To request" or "To beg".
Essential properties of "bitten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: bitten
- Simple past: bat
- Participle: gebeten
irregulartransitive
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 "bitten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To politely or formally ask for something"
- Definition: "To ask for something politely or formally."
- Translation(s): To ask, To request, To beg
- Synonym(s): anfragen, ersuchen
- Antonym(s): befehlen
- Related word(s): die Bitte, bitten um
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte dich um einen Gefallen bitten.
- Können Sie mir bitte helfen? Ich bitte Sie darum.
- Er hat mich gebeten, pünktlich zu kommen.
2.) "To invite or ask someone to perform an action"
- Definition: "To invite someone to do something."
- Translation(s): To invite, To ask
- Synonym(s): auffordern, einladen
- Antonym(s): ablehnen
- Related word(s): die Einladung, einladen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Lehrerin bat die Schüler, ruhig zu sein.
- Er bat mich, Platz zu nehmen.
- Sie bat ihn, das Zimmer zu verlassen.
3.) "To ask for help or assistance"
- Definition: "To request help or assistance."
- Translation(s): To ask for help, To request assistance
- Synonym(s): anfordern, ersuchen
- Antonym(s): ablehnen
- Related word(s): die Bitte, um Hilfe bitten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Mann bat um Hilfe, als er sich verlaufen hatte.
- Sie bat ihren Nachbarn um Unterstützung.
- Er bat die Passanten, einen Krankenwagen zu rufen.