Also means
affect
Usage Note
betreffen takes a direct (accusative) object: Das betrifft mich nicht ('that doesn't concern me'). The fixed phrase was ... betrifft means 'as far as ... is concerned', and the participle betreffend works like 'regarding'.
Examples
"Diese Regel betrifft alle Schüler."
Natural Translation
This rule concerns all students.
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