English–German

“betray” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʁaːtən/

Example

Er verrät seinen Freund.

He betrays his friend.

Illustration for verraten (betray)

How to say “betray” in German

“Betray” in German is verraten.

An insider opens a protected door for an outsider, exposing either someone who trusted them or information kept hidden.

Full entry for verraten: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with verraten

Sein Lächeln verrät seine Nervosität.

His smile reveals his nervousness.

Tips for using verraten

  • The reflexive form sich verraten means to reveal one's identity or intentions, usually unintentionally.

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