übertreten

German

Etymology

From Middle High German übertreten; analyzable as über (“over”) +‎ treten (“to step”).

Pronunciation 1

• IPA^(key): /ˈyːbɐˌtʁeːtən/

Verb

1. (intransitive, with zu) to join (another faith, party, etc.); to convert to

Derived terms

• Übertritt

Pronunciation 2

• IPA^(key): /ˌyːbɐˈtʁeːtən/

Verb

1. (transitive) to step beyond; to trespass; to violate; to breach

Derived terms

• Übertretung