beraten
Translation
to advise, to counsel, to deliberate, to discuss
Examples
Der Anwalt berät seinen Klienten.
The lawyer advises his client.
Wir müssen über dieses Problem beraten.
We have to deliberate on this problem.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) 〈on sth.〉 to advise (sb.) (on sth.) The doctor advises the patient.
((about/on+4)) to deliberate (about/on sth.) The politicians are deliberating on the new law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: empfehlen (to recommend), vorschlagen (to suggest)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'raten' (to advise, guess). Literally 'to give advice to'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-RAT-en' as giving a 'Rat'schlag (piece of advice) to someone.