Tippen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tippen" is used as verb with the meaning of "type", "key in" or "guess".

Essential properties of "tippen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: tippen
  • Simple past: tippte
  • Participle: getippt

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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 "tippen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To input text using a keyboard"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss den Bericht bis morgen tippen.I have to type the report by tomorrow.
  2. Er tippt schnell auf seiner neuen Tastatur.He types quickly on his new keyboard.
  3. Sie tippte den Text ohne Fehler.She typed the text without errors.

2.) "To predict or guess an outcome, often in gambling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich tippe auf einen Sieg der Heimmannschaft.I bet on a victory for the home team.
  2. Er tippte richtig und gewann die Wette.He guessed correctly and won the bet.
  3. Sie tippt oft auf die falschen Zahlen.She often bets on the wrong numbers.

3.) "To lightly touch, often a screen"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte tippen Sie auf das Symbol, um die App zu öffnen.Please tap on the icon to open the app.
  2. Er tippte sanft auf die Schulter seines Freundes.He gently tapped his friend's shoulder.
  3. Sie tippt auf das Display, um den Anruf anzunehmen.She taps on the display to answer the call.
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