betteln
C1to beg
- English meaning
- to beg
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betteln in a sentence
Er bettelte um Geld auf der Straße.
Word family
betteln is built from das Bett (bed). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Words that go with betteln
Questions about betteln
What does betteln mean in English?
betteln means "to beg". For example: "Er bettelte um Geld auf der Straße."
What level is betteln in German?
betteln is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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