beg in German
beg in German is betteln, anflehen, bitten — beg means to ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
beg in German
betteln
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
anflehen
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
bitten
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
What does "beg" mean?
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verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
"The homeless man begged for spare change outside the station."
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verb To plead earnestly with someone, especially to be forgiven or spared.
"He begged the judge for leniency."
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beg in a sentence
- The homeless man begged for spare change outside the station.
- She begged her boss for one more day to finish the report.
- He begged the judge for leniency.
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What is "beg" in German?
"beg" in German is betteln, anflehen, bitten. beg means: To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
How do you use "beg" in a sentence?
Example: "The homeless man begged for spare change outside the station." In German, "beg" is betteln, anflehen, bitten.
Are there other ways to say "beg" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "beg": betteln, anflehen, bitten.
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