betrachten

Dutch

Etymology

From Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value), from Old Dutch *bitrahton. Equivalent to be- +‎ trachten.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈtrɑxtə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧trach‧ten
  • Rhymes: -ɑxtən

Verb

betrachten

  1. (transitive) to exercise or consider carefully
  2. (Belgium) to pursue
    Synonyms: nastreven, beogen

Usage notes

The verb in the meaning "to exercise carefully" is limited to a number of expressions, like:

  • zijn plicht betrachten - to acquit oneself of one's duty
  • de nodige zorgvuldigheid betrachten - to exercise due care

Inflection

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Derived terms
  • betrachting

References

German

Etymology

From Middle High German betrahten from Old High German bitrahtōn. Equivalent to be- +‎ trachten.

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /bəˈtʁaχtən/, [bəˈtʰʁaχtn̩]

Verb

betrachten (weak, third-person singular present betrachtet, past tense betrachtete, past participle betrachtet, auxiliary haben)

  1. (transitive) to look at, to consider, to behold
    Betrachtest du dich gerne im Spiegel?
    Do you like to look at yourself in the mirror?
  2. (intransitive, usually with als (as)) to regard, to consider, look upon (something in a certain way)
    Ich betrachte dich als meinen Freund.
    I consider you to be my friend.

Conjugation

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Synonyms

Derived terms

Further reading
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