bedeuten
Translation
to mean, to signify
Examples
Was bedeutet dieses Wort?
What does this word mean?
Das bedeutet mir sehr viel.
That means a lot to me.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to mean sth. Was bedeutet dieses Wort?
((sth.)) ((for sb.)) to mean sth. for sb. Das bedeutet mir viel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heißen, signalisieren
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'deuten' (to point, interpret). Literally 'to point something out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-deuten' as 'pointing out' the meaning of something.