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Beben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Beben" is mainly used as verb meaning "to shake", "to tremble" or "to quake". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Beben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: beben
- Simple past: bebte
- Participle: gebebt
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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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Beben
- Plural: die Beben
Meanings of "Beben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To shake or tremble rapidly"
"Beben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To move rapidly from side to side, as in an earthquake."
- Translation(s): to shake, to tremble, to quake
- Synonym(s): zittern, erzittern
- Antonym(s): stillstehen
- Related word(s): Erdbeben, Zittern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Erde begann zu beben und die Menschen gerieten in Panik.
- Als der Donner ertönte, begann das Haus zu beben.
- Die Brücke fing an zu beben, als der Zug darüber fuhr.
2.) "A seismic movement of the earth"
"Beben", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Seismic movement of the earth, like an earthquake."
- Translation(s): earthquake, tremor, quake, seismic event
- Synonym(s): Erdbeben, Zittern
- Related word(s): Seismologie, Erschütterung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Beben war in der ganzen Stadt zu spüren.
- Nach dem Beben gab es viele Nachbeben.
- Ein starkes Beben erschütterte die Region.