getreten
kick · step
Die Form eines Verbs und bedeutet, dass jemand mit dem Fuß auf etwas drückt oder sich mit dem Fuß bewegt hat.
The German word "getreten" is the past participle of the verb "treten," which means "to tread" or "to step." "Getreten" can mean "stepped" or "kicked" as well as convey a sense of putting pressure or force onto something. In a more abstract sense, it can refer to entering a discussion or forum, as in "auf den Plan treten" (to come into play).
Similar words include "stossen" (to push) and "schlagen" (to hit).
The difference lies in the nuance: "treten" specifically implies stepping or treading, while "stossen" often implies a forceful action of pushing without the walking aspect, and "schlagen" involves hitting rather than stepping.
Make “getreten” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Max hat den Ball in das Tor getreten.other
Max kicked the ball into the goal.
Anna hat aus Versehen gegen die Tür getreten.other
Anna accidentally kicked against the door.
Ein Junge ist plötzlich auf den Stein getreten.other
A boy suddenly stepped on the stone.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad