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Dümpeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Dümpeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "drift", "float" or "bob".
Essential properties of "dümpeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: dümpeln
- Simple past: dümpelte
- Participle: gedümpelt
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 "dümpeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To float aimlessly or drift slowly on water"
- Definition: "To float or move slowly in the water without a fixed course."
- Translation(s): drift, float, bob
- Synonym(s): treiben, schaukeln
- Antonym(s): rasen, eilen
- Related word(s): schwimmen, treiben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Boot dümpelt auf dem See.
- Die Enten dümpeln im Teich.
- Der Kahn dümpelt im Hafenbecken.
2.) "To stagnate or make no progress"
- Definition: "To be inactive or without progress, especially in a work or personal context."
- Translation(s): stagnate, languish, idle, drift along
- Synonym(s): stocken, stagnieren
- Antonym(s): vorankommen, fortschreiten
- Related word(s): verharren, verweilen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Projekt dümpelt seit Monaten vor sich hin.
- Er dümpelt in seinem Job ohne Motivation.
- Die Verhandlungen dümpeln ohne Ergebnis.