Verb
belehren
to instruct, to inform (formally, e.g. of one's rights)
B1
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Meanings
Verb
- to instruct, to inform (formally, e.g. of one's rights)
- to teach, to enlighten
- 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