Kentern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kentern" is used as verb with the meaning of "capsize", "overturn" or "keel over".

Essential properties of "kentern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kentern
  • Simple past: kenterte
  • Participle: gekentert

See full conjugation of kentern

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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 "kentern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Capsize or overturn a boat"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Boot kenterte im Sturm.The boat capsized in the storm.
  2. Wenn der Wind zu stark ist, kann das Segelboot kentern.If the wind is too strong, the sailboat can capsize.
  3. Das Schiff kenterte nach dem Zusammenstoß mit einem Felsen.The ship capsized after colliding with a rock.
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