Blättern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Blättern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to flip through", "to browse" or "to leaf through".

Essential properties of "blättern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: blättern
Simple past: blätterte
Participle: geblättert

regularintransitive

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 "blättern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To flip through pages without careful reading"

Definition: "To turn pages of a book or magazine without reading carefully."
Translation(s): to flip through, to browse, to leaf through
Synonym(s): durchblättern, blättern in
Related word(s): lesen, durchsehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er blättert schnell durch das Magazin.He quickly flips through the magazine.
Sie blätterte durch das Buch, um die Bilder zu sehen.She flipped through the book to see the pictures.
Ich blättere oft in alten Fotoalben.I often leaf through old photo albums.

2.) "To search for specific information by turning pages"

Definition: "To search for specific information in a document or book."
Translation(s): to look up, to search through, to consult
Synonym(s): durchsuchen, nachschlagen
Related word(s): suchen, finden

📝 Some usage examples:

Er blättert im Wörterbuch nach der Bedeutung.He looks up the meaning in the dictionary.
Sie blätterte durch die Akten, um die Daten zu finden.She searched through the files to find the data.
Ich blättere oft in meinen Notizen nach Informationen.I often look through my notes for information.

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