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verraten

betray

verb fer-RAH-ten Less Common

Also means

reveal

Usage Note

verraten is a strong verb (verriet, verraten) meaning both to betray a person and to give away a secret. In casual speech verrate mir mal means 'just tell me'. It shares its root with Rat (advice/counsel) and Verrat (treason).

Examples

"Bitte verrate mir dein Geheimnis."

Natural Translation

Please tell me your secret.

Literal Translation

Please reveal me your secret.

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