Surfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Surfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "surf", "go surfing" or "surf the internet".

Essential properties of "surfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: surfen
Simple past: surfte
Participle: gesurft

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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 "surfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To ride ocean waves on a board"

Definition: "To slide on sea waves with a board."
Translation(s): surf, go surfing
Synonym(s): Wellenreiten
Related word(s): Surfbrett, Surfer

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich gehe am Wochenende surfen.I'm going surfing this weekend.
Er liebt es, im Sommer surfen zu gehen.He loves to go surfing in the summer.
Viele Touristen kommen hierher, um surfen zu lernen.Many tourists come here to learn to surf.

2.) "To browse the internet"

Definition: "To browse the Internet looking for information or entertainment."
Translation(s): surf the internet, browse online, navigate the web
Synonym(s): im Internet surfen
Related word(s): Internet, Browser

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich surfe jeden Abend im Internet.I surf the internet every evening.
Er surft oft auf sozialen Netzwerken.He often surfs on social networks.
Sie surft nach Informationen für ihre Hausarbeit.She surfs for information for her homework.

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