Prahlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Prahlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to boast", "to brag" or "to show off".

Essential properties of "prahlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: prahlen
Simple past: prahlte
Participle: geprahlt

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 "prahlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To boast or brag excessively"

Definition: "To speak with excessive pride about achievements or possessions."
Translation(s): to boast, to brag, to show off
Synonym(s): angeben, protzen, prahlen
Antonym(s): bescheiden sein, schweigen
Related word(s): Angeber, Prahlerei

📝 Some usage examples:

Er liebt es, mit seinem neuen Auto zu prahlen.He loves to boast about his new car.
Sie konnte nicht aufhören, mit ihren Noten zu prahlen.She couldn't stop bragging about her grades.
Er hat die ganze Nacht damit verbracht, über seine Erfolge zu prahlen.He spent the whole night boasting about his successes.

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