Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To say a prayer or address God in prayer.
Natural examples
Die Familie betet vor dem Abendessen.
The family prays before dinner.
Er betet jeden Morgen in der kleinen Kapelle.
He prays every morning in the small chapel.
Sie betete für die kranken Nachbarn.
She prayed for the sick neighbors.
Usage note
Beten can stand alone or take zu plus dative: pray to God. Its perfect is hat gebetet.
Mini-lesson: beten
To say a prayer or address God in prayer. Beten can stand alone or take zu plus dative: pray to God. Its perfect is hat gebetet.
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