Betreffen
Example: Die neuen Regeln betreffen alle Mitarbeiter im Unternehmen.
Definition
"Betreffen" is a verb meaning to concern or affect someone or something, often used to indicate that a particular matter or rule applies to certain people or situations. For example, in the sentence 'Die neuen Regeln betreffen alle Mitarbeiter im Unternehmen,' it means the new rules affect all employees in the company.
Etymology
The verb "betreffen" comes from the Middle High German word 'betrëffen,' combining the prefix 'be-' meaning 'about' or 'concerning' and 'treffen,' meaning 'to meet' or 'to hit.' Originally, it conveyed the sense of 'to come upon' or 'to strike,' which evolved into the modern meaning of 'to concern' or 'to affect.' Did you know? The root 'treffen' is also related to the English word 'treat' in the sense of encountering or dealing with something.
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"Betreffen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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