begged
word · lemma: beg
/ˈbɛɡd/
begd
/bˈɛɡd/
begd
Definition
Past tense of "beg." It means asked someone very strongly or desperately for something, or pleaded for someone to do or not do something.
Usage & Nuances
"Beg" is stronger and more emotional than "ask" or "request." Common patterns are "beg someone to do something," "beg for help," and "beg for mercy." It can describe real desperation or be used more casually for strong emphasis.
Spanish: rogó - suplicó - pidió con desesperaciónPortuguese (BR): implorou - suplicouPortuguese (PT): implorou - suplicouChinese (Simplified): 恳求了 - 哀求了Chinese (Traditional): 懇求了 - 哀求了Hindi: गिड़गिड़ाया - विनती कीArabic: توسّل - ترجّىBengali: ইউনিয়ান (অনুরোধ করা) - মিনতি করাRussian: умолял - просил (настойчиво)Japanese: 懇願した - 乞うたVietnamese: van xin - năn nỉKorean: 간청했다 - 애원했다Turkish: yalvardı - dilendi (istekte bulundu)Urdu: منت کی - درخواست کی (انتہائی عاجزی سے)Indonesian: van xin - nài nỉ
Example Sentences
He begged for a glass of water.
basic
She begged her mother to stay.
basic
The dog begged for food at the table.
basic
I begged him not to tell anyone, but he told everyone anyway.
natural
They begged for another chance after the mistake.
natural
Come on, I begged you to bring the tickets!
natural