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  2. /The simple past of irregular verbs (ging, kam)
  3. /treten

treten

treten
to step
From Lesson 158:The simple past of irregular verbs (ging, kam)·German

Usages of treten

Der Prinz trat in das dunkle Zimmer.
The prince stepped into the dark room.
Der Ritter trat vor den König und sprach.
The knight stepped in front of the king and spoke.
Anstatt dass der Besitzer den Müll aufräumt, treten die Gäste darauf.
Instead of the owner cleaning up the trash, the guests step on it.
Der neue Vertrag tritt morgen in Kraft.
The new contract comes into effect tomorrow.
Wann ist das Gesetz in Kraft getreten?
When did the law come into effect?
Stolpernd tritt er auf ein Spielzeug.
Stumbling, he steps on a toy.

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