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behave in German

behave in German is benehmen, verhalten — behave means to act in a particular way, or to act properly and politely.

behave in German

benehmen
verb
(intransitive) To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
verhalten
verb
(intransitive) To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
benehmen
verb
(intransitive) To act in a polite or proper way.

What does "behave" mean?

  1. verb To act in a particular way, or to act properly and politely.
    "The children behaved well throughout the long flight."

behave in a sentence

  • The children behaved well throughout the long flight.
  • Please behave yourself at the dinner party.

Similar words in German

act

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "behave" in German?

"behave" in German is benehmen, verhalten. behave means: To act in a particular way, or to act properly and politely.

How do you use "behave" in a sentence?

Example: "The children behaved well throughout the long flight." In German, "behave" is benehmen, verhalten.

Are there other ways to say "behave" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "behave": benehmen, verhalten.

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