Ölen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ölen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to oil", "to lubricate" or "to drink heavily".

Essential properties of "ölen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ölen
  • Simple past: ölte
  • Participle: geölt

See full conjugation of ölen

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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 "ölen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lubricate or protect something by applying oil"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss die Fahrradkette ölen.I need to oil the bicycle chain.
  2. Er hat die Türscharniere geölt, damit sie nicht quietschen.He oiled the door hinges so they wouldn't squeak.
  3. Bitte öle das Holz, bevor du es benutzt.Please oil the wood before you use it.

2.) "Colloquial: to drink heavily or get drunk"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die ganze Nacht geölt.He was drinking heavily all night.
  2. Wir haben gestern richtig geölt.We really boozed it up yesterday.
  3. Nach der Arbeit gingen sie ölen.After work, they went out drinking.
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