Prügeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Prügeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to beat", "to thrash" or "to hit".

Essential properties of "prügeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: prügeln
  • Simple past: prügelte
  • Participle: geprügelt

See full conjugation of prügeln

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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 "prügeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To repeatedly hit someone forcefully"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Jungen prügeln sich auf dem Schulhof.The boys are fighting each other in the schoolyard.
  2. Er prügelt seinen Gegner ohne Gnade.He beats his opponent without mercy.
  3. Sie prügeln sich, bis die Polizei kommt.They fight until the police arrive.

2.) "To engage in a physical fight"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Fans prügeln sich nach dem Spiel.The fans are fighting after the game.
  2. Er prügelt sich oft in der Kneipe.He often gets into fights in the pub.
  3. Sie prügeln sich wegen einer Kleinigkeit.They are fighting over a trifle.
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