Also means
kick
Usage Note
treten is a strong verb (trat, getreten) that means both to 'step' and to 'kick'. It anchors many formal phrases like in Kraft treten ('to come into force') and in Kontakt treten ('to get in touch').
Examples
"Bitte treten Sie näher."
Natural Translation
Please step closer.
Literal Translation
Please step you closer.
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