Faxen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Faxen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to fool around", "to clown around" or "to play pranks". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Faxen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: faxen
Simple past: faxte
Participle: gefaxt

See full conjugation of faxen

regulartransitive

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: feminine
Singular: die Fax
Plural: die Faxen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fool around or play pranks"

"Faxen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To act silly or play pranks; not an abbreviation."
Translation(s): to fool around, to clown around, to play pranks
Synonym(s): albern, herumalbern
Antonym(s): ernst sein
Related word(s): Spaß, Scherz

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Kinder faxen im Garten herum.The children are fooling around in the garden.
Er faxte während des Unterrichts.He was fooling around during class.
Hör auf zu faxen und mach deine Hausaufgaben.Stop fooling around and do your homework.

2.) "Silly or mischievous behavior"

"Faxen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Silly or mischievous behavior; not an abbreviation."
Translation(s): antics, pranks, tomfoolery
Synonym(s): Alberei, Unfug
Antonym(s): Ernsthaftigkeit
Related word(s): Spaß, Scherz

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Faxen nerven die Lehrer.His antics annoy the teachers.
Ich habe genug von deinen Faxen.I've had enough of your antics.
Die Faxen der Kinder waren laut und störend.The children's antics were loud and disruptive.

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