Tropfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tropfen" is mainly used as noun meaning "drop", "to drip" or "to drop". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Tropfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Tropfen
Plural: die Tropfen

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: tropfen
Simple past: tropfte
Participle: getropft

See full conjugation of tropfen

regulartransitiveintransitive

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 "Tropfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A small spherical amount of liquid"

"Tropfen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A small amount of liquid in spherical form."
Translation(s): drop
Synonym(s): Tröpfchen
Related word(s): Regen, Flüssigkeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein Tropfen fiel vom Dach.A drop fell from the roof.
Ich brauche nur einen Tropfen Öl.I only need a drop of oil.
Der Tropfen rollte langsam die Scheibe hinunter.The drop slowly rolled down the pane.

2.) "To fall in drops"

"Tropfen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To fall in drops, especially of a liquid."
Translation(s): to drip, to drop
Synonym(s): tröpfeln
Related word(s): fließen, rinnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Wasserhahn tropft seit gestern.The tap has been dripping since yesterday.
Es tropft von der Decke.It's dripping from the ceiling.
Der Regen tropft leise auf das Dach.The rain drips softly onto the roof.

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