Buhlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Buhlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to vie", "to contend" or "to compete".

Essential properties of "buhlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: buhlen
Simple past: buhlte
Participle: gebuhlt

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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 "buhlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Compete for attention or favor"

Definition: "To compete or strive for something, especially attention or favor."
Translation(s): to vie, to contend, to compete, to strive
Synonym(s): werben, kämpfen
Antonym(s): verzichten, aufgeben
Related word(s): Werbung, Wettbewerb

📝 Some usage examples:

Er buhlt um die Gunst des Publikums.He vies for the audience's favor.
Die Firmen buhlen um die besten Talente.The companies compete for the best talents.
Sie buhlt um seine Aufmerksamkeit.She strives for his attention.

2.) "Court or seek someone's love"

Definition: "To court or try to win someone's love or affection."
Translation(s): to court, to woo, to seek love
Synonym(s): flirten, umwerben
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vernachlässigen
Related word(s): Liebeswerben, Flirt

📝 Some usage examples:

Er buhlt um ihre Liebe.He courts her love.
Sie buhlt um seine Zuneigung.She seeks his affection.
Er buhlt um die Aufmerksamkeit der Dame.He courts the lady's attention.

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