Rudern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rudern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to row", "row" or "to flail".

Essential properties of "rudern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: rudern
  • Simple past: ruderte
  • Participle: gerudert

See full conjugation of rudern

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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 "rudern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move a boat using oars"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir rudern jeden Morgen auf dem See.We row every morning on the lake.
  2. Er rudert seit Jahren im Verein.He has been rowing in the club for years.
  3. Sie ruderte den ganzen Tag, um die Insel zu erreichen.She rowed all day to reach the island.

2.) "To move arms as if rowing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ruderte wild mit den Armen.He flailed wildly with his arms.
  2. Die Kinder ruderten im Wasser herum.The children moved their arms around in the water.
  3. Sie ruderte in der Luft, um das Gleichgewicht zu halten.She flailed in the air to maintain balance.

3.) "To make an effort to clarify or resolve a situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ruderte, um die Situation zu erklären.He backtracked to explain the situation.
  2. Sie ruderten zurück, als sie den Fehler bemerkten.They backtracked when they noticed the mistake.
  3. Die Politiker ruderten, um eine Lösung zu finden.The politicians backtracked to find a solution.
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