auf|treten
Translation
occurred, appeared, performed, behaved
Examples
Ein Problem ist aufgetreten.
A problem has occurred.
Die Band ist gestern aufgetreten.
The band performed yesterday.
Er ist sehr selbstbewusst aufgetreten.
He appeared very self-confident.
Grammar Patterns
to occur, appear A problem has occurred.
to perform (on stage) The band performed yesterday.
to behave, act (in a certain way) He appeared very self-confident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erscheinen (to appear), vorkommen (to occur); Antonyms: verschwinden (to disappear)
Etymology
From 'auf' (up, on) and 'treten' (to step, to tread). Literally 'to step up' or 'to step on', like stepping onto a stage.
Memory Tips
Picture an actor 'stepping up' ('auftreten') onto the stage to perform. This also applies to a problem 'stepping up' to make itself known.