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Zupfen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zupfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "pluck", "tug" or "pull gently".
Essential properties of "zupfen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zupfen
- Simple past: zupfte
- Participle: gezupft
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 "zupfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To pluck, tug gently"
- Definition: "To gently pull at something, like a string or hair."
- Translation(s): pluck, tug, pull gently
- Synonym(s): ziehen, rupfen
- Antonym(s): drücken, schieben
- Related word(s): ziehen, reißen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er zupft an der Gitarrensaite.
- Sie zupfte eine Blume aus dem Beet.
- Ich zupfe an meinem Pullover.
2.) "To pluck (a string instrument)"
- Definition: "To play a string instrument with the fingers."
- Translation(s): pluck, strum (with fingers)
- Synonym(s): spielen, klimpern
- Antonym(s): schlagen, blasen
- Related word(s): Gitarre, Harfe
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er zupft die Gitarre sehr gut.
- Sie zupfte die Harfe im Konzert.
- Ich zupfe die Saiten der Ukulele.