bəˈdɔɪ̯tn̩

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Translation

to mean, signify

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Word origin

From the prefix be- and deuten ('to point, interpret'), literally 'to point out the meaning of'.

Origin
Old High German
Root
be- + diuten

Grammar

Verb typeweak, perfect with haben

Examples

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What does this word mean?

, losfahren .

That means we have to set off earlier.

Geste .

This gesture means something different in many countries.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 2: Words 311-320.