Taumeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Taumeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "stagger", "totter" or "reel".

Essential properties of "taumeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: taumeln
  • Simple past: taumelte
  • Participle: getaumelt

See full conjugation of taumeln

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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 "taumeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move unsteadily, totter"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Betrunkene begann zu taumeln und fiel schließlich hin.The drunkard began to stagger and finally fell down.
  2. Nach dem Schlag auf den Kopf fing er an zu taumeln.After the blow to the head, he started to reel.
  3. Das Boot begann im Sturm zu taumeln.The boat began to wobble in the storm.

2.) "To be about to fall or lose balance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Turm begann im starken Wind zu taumeln.The tower began to sway in the strong wind.
  2. Er taumelte nach dem Aufprall und musste sich hinsetzen.He reeled after the impact and had to sit down.
  3. Das Flugzeug taumelte in der Luft, als es in Turbulenzen geriet.The plane lurched in the air when it hit turbulence.

3.) "To feel dizzy or lightheaded"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach der Achterbahnfahrt taumelte er vor Schwindel.After the roller coaster ride, he reeled from dizziness.
  2. Ich begann zu taumeln, als ich auf den hohen Turm stieg.I started to sway as I climbed the high tower.
  3. Sie taumelte vor Müdigkeit und legte sich sofort hin.She staggered from tiredness and immediately lay down.
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