verraten
betray · reveal
Jemandem ein Geheimnis oder eine wichtige Information mitteilen, obwohl man es nicht sollte.
The German word "verraten" is a verb meaning "to reveal," "to betray," or "to disclose".
- It is composed of the root "raten" which means "to guess" or "advise." The prefix "ver-" often implies a change or intensification of meaning.
- "Verraten" is used both for betraying someone (e.g., revealing a secret or acting disloyally) and for unintentionally revealing information.
Similar words:
- enthüllen (to reveal, unveil)
- offenbaren (to disclose, reveal)
- verrücken (to betray, in the sense of treachery)
Difference:
- "Verraten" often implies a breach of trust or secrecy, while "enthüllen" and "offenbaren" are more neutral, focusing solely on revealing facts.
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Examples
Ich werde dich niemals verraten.verb
I will never betray you.
Er wird mich verraten.verb
He will betray me.
Sie verrät ihre Freunde nie.verb
She never betrays her friends.
Du sollst nie deine Freunde verraten.verb
You should never betray your friends.
Sie hat das Geheimnis verraten.verb
She revealed the secret.
Er wird das Geheimnis nicht verraten.verb
He will not reveal the secret.
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