German Conversation · Level 40
73 words
German word
beraten
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʁaːtən/
Meaning
- verbadvise
Example
Der Lehrer berät den Schüler.
The teacher advises the student.
More examples
Ich lasse mich vor der Entscheidung beraten.
I seek advice before making the decision.
Core concept
A knowledgeable person discusses alternatives with someone before a decision.
Common phrases
jemanden bei etwas beraten
advise someone on something
sich beraten lassen
seek advice
gut beraten sein
be well advised
Similar words
raten: Advice about what to do based on experience or common sense.
empfehlen: A recommendation for a particular thing or action judged to be good.
vorschlagen: A concrete plan or method proposed to solve a problem.
Definition in German
Jemandem Vorschläge oder Empfehlungen geben, damit er eine Entscheidung treffen kann.
Word origin
The older form berâtan combines be- with the Germanic verb raten and developed into modern German beraten, 'to advise'.
Usage tips
- Beraten often describes professional advice, while sich beraten lassen means to seek or receive advice.