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Schlingen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schlingen" is used as verb with the meaning of "gobble", "devour" or "wolf down".
Essential properties of "schlingen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schlingen
- Simple past: schlang
- Participle: geschlungen
irregulartransitive
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 "schlingen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To gobble food quickly"
- Definition: "To eat something very quickly and without chewing properly."
- Translation(s): gobble, devour, wolf down
- Synonym(s): verschlingen, hinunterschlingen
- Antonym(s): Kauen
- Related word(s): Essen, Schlucken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat das Essen in wenigen Minuten geschlungen.
- Kinder neigen oft dazu, ihre Süßigkeiten schlingen.
- Nach dem Marathon hat sie eine ganze Pizza geschlungen.
2.) "To wind or coil around"
- Definition: "To wind something around something else."
- Translation(s): wind, coil, wrap, entwine
- Synonym(s): Umwickeln, Wickeln
- Antonym(s): Lösen
- Related word(s): Binden, Knüpfen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schlang die Schnur um das Paket.
- Sie schlang den Schal um ihren Hals.
- Die Schlange schlang sich um den Ast.
3.) "To meander or wind"
- Definition: "To move in curves or turns."
- Translation(s): meander, wind, snake, curve
- Synonym(s): Winden, Sich schlängeln
- Related word(s): Kriechen, Gleiten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Fluss schlängelt sich durch das Tal.
- Der Pfad schlängelt sich den Berg hinauf.
- Die Straße schlängelt sich durch den Wald.