beg

US /beɡ/
UK /beɡ/
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1.

bitten, betteln

ask someone earnestly or humbly for something

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She had to beg for forgiveness.
Sie musste um Vergebung bitten.
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He begged her to stay.
Er bat sie zu bleiben.
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implorepleadentreatbeseechsupplicate
2.

betteln

ask for food or money as charity

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Homeless people often have to beg on the streets.
Obdachlose müssen oft auf der Straße betteln.
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The dog was taught to beg for treats.
Der Hund wurde darauf trainiert, um Leckerlis zu betteln.
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cadgescroungepanhandle
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I beg to differ