No. 13,978 in German
gebettelt
"Gebettelt" means "begged" in English.
In a sentence
Er hat vor dem Laden um Essen gebettelt.
He begged for food in front of the store.
In this sentence, 'gebettelt' indicates the action of begging, specifically pleading for food.
Die Kinder haben so lange gebettelt, bis sie das Spielzeug bekamen.
The children begged so long until they got the toy.
Here, 'gebettelt' is used metaphorically to illustrate persistent requests by the children.
Obwohl Peter nie gerne gebettelt hat, tat er es dieses Mal, um Hilfe zu bekommen.
Although Peter never liked begging, he did this time to get help.
In this context, 'gebettelt' reflects an act of humbling oneself to request aid.
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