Meaning of the German Word "Betteln"

betteln
beg

To ask for something in a serious and emotional way.

Example Sentence

Der Hund bettelt am Tisch um Essen.

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Definition: To ask for something in a serious and emotional way.

Word Information

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

B1

What grammatical category does "betteln" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "betteln" belong to?

Communication

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