verraten
/fɛɐ̯ˈʁaːtn̩/
verb
B1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- verrät
- past
- verriet
- perfect
- hat verraten
Meaning
-
to betray; to reveal (a secret)
Similar words
Hintergehen is to deceive or betray someone through underhanded, secretive means; verraten is the broader word for betraying someone, which also covers revealing a secret.
Practice
1 What does verraten mean?
to betray; to reveal (a secret)
2 Fill the gap: Er ___ ihr Geheimnis an alle.
Full sentence: Er verriet ihr Geheimnis an alle. (He revealed her secret to everyone.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches verraten?
verraten: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, negative connotation.
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