Begleiten
Example: Kannst du mich zum Bahnhof begleiten?
Definition
"Begleiten" means to go along with someone or accompany them to a certain place, often providing company or support, as in the example phrase, 'Can you accompany me to the train station?'. It involves being present alongside another person during a journey or activity.
Etymology
The word "begleiten" comes from the German prefix 'be-' combined with 'gleiten', which means 'to glide'. Originally, it suggested moving smoothly alongside someone. Did you know? Over time, it evolved to mean more generally to accompany or escort someone rather than just gliding beside them.
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"Begleiten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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