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Patzen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Patzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to blunder", "to make a mistake" or "to mess up".
Essential properties of "patzen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: patzen
- Simple past: patzte
- Participle: gepatzt
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 "patzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make a blunder or error"
- Definition: "To make a mistake or error, especially in a task or activity."
- Translation(s): to blunder, to make a mistake, to mess up, to botch
- Synonym(s): fehlern, misslingen
- Antonym(s): gelingen, klappen
- Related word(s): Fehler, Missgeschick
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat beim Test gepatzt und viele Punkte verloren.
- Beim Kochen patzt sie oft und vergisst Zutaten.
- Der Torwart patzte und ließ den Ball ins Tor.
2.) "To accidentally soil or mark something"
- Definition: "To stain or dirty something accidentally."
- Translation(s): to stain, to dirty, to smudge, to smear, to splatter
- Synonym(s): verschmutzen, kleckern
- Antonym(s): reinigen, säubern
- Related word(s): Fleck, Schmutz
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er patzte die Tischdecke mit Wein.
- Beim Malen patzte sie die Wand mit Farbe.
- Die Kinder patzten den Boden mit Schlamm.