beantragt
apply for
Es bedeutet, dass jemand offiziell um etwas bittet, zum Beispiel um Hilfe, Geld oder eine Erlaubnis.
The German word "beantragt" is a form (past participle) of the verb "beantragen", which means "to apply for" or "to request". It is derived from the noun "Antrag", meaning an application or request. The prefix "be-" in "beantragen" often implies putting something into effect or initiating an action. In the context of "beantragt", it often indicates something was applied for or a request was formally made.
Similar German verbs include "anfragen" (to inquire), "bitten" (to ask, to request) and "fordern" (to demand).
In use, "beantragt" largely sticks to official or formal contexts where formal applications or official requests are involved, whereas "bitten" is more personal or less formal, "anfragen" is more about seeking information, and "fordern" has a tone of insistence or urgency.
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Examples
Er hat gerade seinen Pass beantragt.adjective
He has just applied for his passport.
Warum hast du die Verlängerung schon gestern beantragt?adjective
Why did you already apply for the extension yesterday?
Die Firma hat zusätzliche Mittel für das Projekt beantragt.adjective
The company has applied for additional funds for the project.
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