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belehren

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Verb

belehren

to instruct, to inform (formally, e.g. of one's rights)

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Meanings

Verb
  1. to instruct, to inform (formally, e.g. of one's rights)
  2. to teach, to enlighten
  3. to correct, to lecture (someone who is wrong)

In a sentence

Der Angeklagte wurde über seine Rechte belehrt.

The defendant was informed of his rights.

Forms

infinitive belehren
he/she/it belehrt
simple past belehrte
perfect hat belehrt

takes + Akkusativ