treten
Translation
to step, to kick, to tread
Examples
Er tritt auf die Bremse.
He steps on the brake.
Sie tritt gegen den Ball.
She kicks the ball.
Bitte treten Sie ein!
Please come in!
Das Gesetz tritt morgen in Kraft.
The law comes into effect tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) to step on sth. Er tritt auf die Bremse.
((gegen+4)) to kick against sth. Sie tritt gegen den Ball.
((in+4)) to step into sth. Er tritt in das Zimmer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steigen (to step/climb), kicken (to kick)
Etymology
From Old High German 'tretan'. Cognate with English 'tread'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'tread'. Both words involve an action with the feet, like stepping or kicking.