Noun
das Betragen
Pronunciation: /bəˈtʁaːɡən/
behavior; conduct
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Meanings
Noun
- behavior; conduct
Example sentence
Sein Betragen in der Schule war vorbildlich.
His behavior at school was exemplary.
Word forms
singular
das Betragen
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Betragen
Accusativedas Betragen
Dativedem Betragen
Genitivedes Betragens
Betragen has no common plural.
Usage
- gutes Betragen — good behaviour; somewhat formal, often used about children
- Betragen / betragen — conduct as a noun / amount to as a verb
Die Lehrerin lobte das höfliche Betragen der Klasse.
The teacher praised the class's polite behaviour.