Peilen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Peilen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to bear", "to take a bearing" or "to gauge".

Essential properties of "peilen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: peilen
Simple past: peilte
Participle: gepeilt

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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To determine direction or position"

Definition: "To determine the direction or position of something."
Translation(s): to bear, to take a bearing, to gauge, to ascertain
Synonym(s): orten, lokalisieren
Related word(s): Richtung, Position

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht, die richtige Richtung zu peilen.He tries to determine the correct direction.
Wir müssen den Standort des Senders peilen.We need to pinpoint the location of the transmitter.
Kannst du die Richtung zum Ziel peilen?Can you ascertain the direction to the target?

2.) "To understand or grasp (informal)"

Definition: "To understand or grasp something, often in an informal context."
Translation(s): to get, to grasp, to understand, to comprehend, to figure out
Synonym(s): verstehen, begreifen
Antonym(s): missverstehen
Related word(s): Verständnis, Ahnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich peile nicht, was er meint.I don't get what he means.
Hast du die Aufgabe gepeilt?Did you grasp the task?
Er peilt es einfach nicht.He just doesn't get it.

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