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betreffs

concerning

preposition be-TREFS Rare
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Origin: from betreffen (to concern)

Also means

re

Usage Note

betreffs is a dated genitive preposition, 'concerning, re', e.g. betreffs der Lieferung. It survives mainly in older official letters and subject lines; modern usage prefers bezüglich or simply zu. Recognise it as archaic officialese.

Examples

"Betreffs der Lieferung erhalten Sie morgen Bescheid."

Natural Translation

Concerning the delivery you will receive notice tomorrow.

Literal Translation

Concerning the delivery receive you tomorrow notice.

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