Tänzeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tänzeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to prance", "to skip" or "to dance lightly".

Essential properties of "tänzeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: tänzeln
  • Simple past: tänzelte
  • Participle: getänzelt

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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 "tänzeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move lightly, swaying side to side"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Pferd begann aufgeregt zu tänzeln.The horse began to prance excitedly.
  2. Sie sah ihn tänzeln vor Freude.She saw him prancing with joy.
  3. Der Boxer tänzelte geschickt um seinen Gegner herum.The boxer skillfully pranced around his opponent.

2.) "To walk with light, quick, often joyful steps"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er tänzelte die Straße entlang.He skipped along the street.
  2. Sie tänzelte fröhlich durch den Park.She skipped happily through the park.
  3. Die Kinder tänzelten über den Spielplatz.The children skipped across the playground.
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