beraten

Meaning

  1. (class-7, intransitive, reflexive, strong) to discuss
  2. (class-7, strong, transitive) to advise

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
[bəˈʁaːtn̩]
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German berāten, from Old High German birātan, from Proto-West Germanic *birādan. Equivalent to be- + raten. Cognate with obsolete English berede (“to advise”) and beread (“to inform, counsel, plan”) and Dutch beraden.

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