Raufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Raufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to scuffle", "to tussle" or "to wrestle".

Essential properties of "raufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: raufen
  • Simple past: raufte
  • Participle: gerauft

See full conjugation of raufen

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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 "raufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To engage in playful fighting or wrestling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder raufen im Garten.The children are scuffling in the garden.
  2. Er rauft oft mit seinen Freunden.He often roughhouses with his friends.
  3. Sie raufen sich die Haare vor Frust.They tear their hair out in frustration.

2.) "To pull or tear out, such as hair or weeds"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er rauft sich die Haare vor Verzweiflung.He tears his hair out in despair.
  2. Sie rauft das Unkraut aus dem Boden.She pulls the weeds out of the ground.
  3. Er rauft an seinem Bart, wenn er nachdenkt.He tugs at his beard when he thinks.
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