Beraten
Example: Der Anwalt berät seine Mandanten in wichtigen Fragen.
Definition
"Beraten" means to give advice or guidance to someone, especially in important matters. For example, a lawyer who "berät" his clients provides expert recommendations and support to help them make informed decisions.
Etymology
The word "beraten" comes from the Old High German word "berâten," which means to counsel or deliberate. It is related to the noun "Rat," meaning advice or counsel. Did you know that the prefix "be-" in "beraten" emphasizes the act of giving advice directly?
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"Beraten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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