betreten
Translation
to enter, to set foot in, to step on
Examples
Sie betraten den Raum leise.
They entered the room quietly.
Das Betreten des Rasens ist verboten.
Walking on the grass is forbidden.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to enter sth. Sie betraten den Raum leise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eintreten, hineingehen
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'treten' (to step). Literally 'to step on/into' something.
Memory Tips
The 'be-' prefix makes the verb transitive, so it takes a direct object without a preposition. You 'betreten' a room, not 'in' a room.