Schmunzeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schmunzeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to smile", "to smirk" or "to grin (slightly)".

Essential properties of "schmunzeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schmunzeln
  • Simple past: schmunzelte
  • Participle: geschmunzelt

See full conjugation of schmunzeln

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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 "schmunzeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To smile slightly, often amusedly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte nicht anders, als schmunzeln, als er die Geschichte hörte.He couldn't help but smile when he heard the story.
  2. Sie begann zu schmunzeln, als sie den Witz verstand.She began to smile when she understood the joke.
  3. Beim Anblick des alten Fotos musste er schmunzeln.He had to smile at the sight of the old photo.
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