Meaning of the German Word "Belehren"

belehren

lecture

To speak angrily or seriously to criticize someone.

Example Sentence

Mein Vater wird mich belehren, wenn ich zu spät komme.

Other Meanings of This Word

To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

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Definition: To speak angrily or seriously to criticize someone.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "belehren"?

B2

What grammatical category does "belehren" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "belehren" belong to?

Communication