das Betreten
entering
Going into a room or walking onto a surface or area.
EXAMPLE
Das Betreten der Baustelle ist für Unbefugte verboten.
Entering the construction site is prohibited for unauthorized persons.
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Betreten, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Betretens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Betreten | – |
| accusative | das Betreten | – |
| dative | dem Betreten | – |
| genitive | des Betretens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Nominalized verb
'Das Betreten' (entering) is the nominalized infinitive of the verb 'betreten' (to enter). As a noun, it refers to the action and is therefore capitalized; it is often followed by a genitive attribute indicating the place or area.
EXAMPLE
Das Betreten des Museums ist während der Renovierung nicht möglich.
Entering the museum is not possible during the renovation.
Genitive construction
After 'das Betreten' (entering), the place entered often appears in the genitive. The pattern is: 'das Betreten' + genitive, for example when referring to an area, building, or room.
EXAMPLE
Das Betreten des Naturschutzgebiets ist nur mit einer Genehmigung erlaubt.
Entering the nature reserve is permitted only with a permit.
Signage
'Betreten verboten' (No entry) is a fixed, shortened form used on signs and in official notices. 'Das Betreten … ist verboten' (Entering … is prohibited) is the complete sentence form with the place specified.
EXAMPLE
Am Eingang steht: „Betreten verboten!“
The sign at the entrance says: 'No entry!'
In real life
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