Wälzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wälzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "roll", "wallow" or "tumble".

Essential properties of "wälzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: wälzen
Simple past: wälzte
Participle: gewälzt

regulartransitive

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 "wälzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To roll or turn on a surface"

Definition: "To move by rolling or turning on a surface."
Translation(s): roll, wallow, tumble
Synonym(s): rollen, drehen, kugeln
Related word(s): rollen, drehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Hund wälzt sich im Gras.The dog rolls in the grass.
Er wälzt den schweren Stein den Hügel hinunter.He rolls the heavy stone down the hill.
Sie wälzt sich vor Lachen auf dem Boden.She rolls on the floor laughing.

2.) "To examine or consider thoroughly"

Definition: "To examine or consider something thoroughly."
Translation(s): ponder, mull over, consider, examine
Synonym(s): überlegen, durchdenken
Related word(s): überlegen, analysieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wälzt das Problem in seinem Kopf.He ponders the problem in his head.
Sie wälzt die Möglichkeiten, bevor sie entscheidet.She mulls over the possibilities before deciding.
Ich wälze die Vor- und Nachteile ab.I weigh the pros and cons.

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