Bahnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bahnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pave the way", "to clear a path" or "to open up".

Essential properties of "bahnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bahnen
  • Simple past: bahnte
  • Participle: gebahnt

See full conjugation of bahnen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bahnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To pave the way, to clear a path (figurative)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die neuen Ideen bahnen den Weg für Veränderungen.The new ideas pave the way for changes.
  2. Er bahnt sich einen Weg durch die Menge.He clears a path through the crowd.
  3. Die Forschungsergebnisse bahnen neue Möglichkeiten in der Medizin.The research results open up new possibilities in medicine.
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