Rutschen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rutschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "slide", "glide" or "move along".

Essential properties of "rutschen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: rutschen
  • Simple past: rutschte
  • Participle: gerutscht

See full conjugation of rutschen

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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 "rutschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To slide or glide on a smooth/inclined surface"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder rutschen den Hügel hinunter.The children are sliding down the hill.
  2. Sei vorsichtig, der Boden ist nass und du könntest rutschen.Be careful, the floor is wet and you could slip.
  3. Der Schnee lässt die Autos auf der Straße rutschen.The snow makes the cars slide on the road.

2.) "To move or shift unintentionally/accidentally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Messer rutschte ihm aus der Hand.The knife slipped out of his hand.
  2. Beim Klettern ist er abgerutscht und hat sich verletzt.While climbing, he slipped and got injured.
  3. Pass auf, dass dir die Brille nicht von der Nase rutscht.Be careful that your glasses don't slip off your nose.

3.) "To shift position gradually and unintentionally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dein Hemd ist gerutscht, zieh es wieder runter.Your shirt has shifted, pull it back down.
  2. Die Tischdecke rutscht langsam zur Seite.The tablecloth is slowly sliding to the side.
  3. Meine Hose rutscht immer wieder runter, ich brauche einen Gürtel.My pants keep slipping down, I need a belt.
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