bedeuten
Translation
to mean, to signify, to matter
Examples
Was bedeutet dieses Wort?
What does this word mean?
Du bedeutest mir viel.
You mean a lot to me.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to mean (sth.) Was bedeutet das?
((sb.dat)) ((sth.)) to mean (sth.) to (sb.) Das bedeutet mir viel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heißen; Antonyms: -
Etymology
From be- + deuten (to point/interpret).
Memory Tips
Think of 'deuten' (to point at). To point at something explains what it means.