Trod Meaning in English
word · lemma: tread
Definition
Past tense of 'tread' — to step or walk on something, sometimes with force or emphasis.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; rarely used in conversation. Used for walking with intention or on specific surfaces ('trod the path', 'trod on my foot'). Not to be confused with 'tried'. Present form is 'tread', past participle is 'trodden' (mainly British English, 'treaded' is rare).
Spanish: pisó - caminó (sobre algo)Portuguese (BR): pisou - andou (sobre)Portuguese (PT): pisou - andou (sobre)Chinese (Simplified): 踩（过去式）- 踏过Chinese (Traditional): 踩（過去式）- 踏過Hindi: पैर रखा - चला (किसी चीज़ पर)Arabic: داسَ - مشى فوقBengali: পা দিয়েছিল - পদদলিত করেছিলRussian: наступил - ступалJapanese: 踏んだVietnamese: giẫm lên - bước lênKorean: 밟았다Turkish: bastı - ayak bastıUrdu: رَوندناIndonesian: menginjak - melangkah
Example Sentences
He trod on a piece of glass and hurt his foot.
basic
They trod carefully along the muddy path.
basic
She trod softly so as not to wake the baby.
basic
We trod old ground during our discussion, bringing up the same topics.
natural
I didn't realize I trod mud all over the clean floor.
natural
The path was well trod by hikers from the village.
natural