Wiegeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wiegeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to incite", "to stir up" or "to instigate".

Essential properties of "wiegeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wiegeln
  • Simple past: wiegelte
  • Participle: gewiegelt

See full conjugation of wiegeln

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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 "wiegeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To incite or stir up"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versuchte, die Menge zu wiegeln.He tried to incite the crowd.
  2. Die Rede des Politikers sollte die Arbeiter wiegeln.The politician's speech was meant to incite the workers.
  3. Sie wollte die Schüler gegen die Entscheidung wiegeln.She wanted to stir up the students against the decision.

2.) "To gently rock a baby to soothe them"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Mutter begann, das Baby sanft zu wiegeln.The mother began to gently rock the baby.
  2. Er wiegelte das Kind, bis es einschlief.He rocked the child until it fell asleep.
  3. Sie wiegelte den kleinen Jungen in ihren Armen.She cradled the little boy in her arms.
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