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auftreten

[ˈʔaʊ̯ftʁeːtn̩] verb B1
  1. to occur, appear, arise (suddenly) · Dieses Problem kann auftreten, wenn Cookies im Browser deaktiviert sind. This issue may occur if cookies are disabled in the browser.· Die ersten Symptome treten meistens in der späten Jugend auf. The initial symptoms usually appear in the late teens.
  2. to perform, appear, go on stage/onstage, · Dieser Künstler tritt überall in Europa auf. This artist performs all over Europe.· Ich will dich heute Abend singen hören; um wie viel Uhr trittst du auf? I want to hear you sing tonight; what time do you go on?
  3. to enter the stage
  4. to behave in a certain way, to appear (intransitive) · Wir müssen etwas bescheidener auftreten. We need to be a bit more modest.· Wenn du schüchtern auftrittst, nimmt dich niemand ernst. If you appear shy, nobody is going to take you seriously.
  5. to tread, to put/place the foot on the floor (intransitive)
  6. to kick something open (transitive)
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Verb forms

Infinitive
auftreten
Present (er)
tritt auf
Präteritum (er)
trat auf
Perfekt (er)
ist aufgetreten
Infinitive with zu
aufzutreten

A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.

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