Bellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "bark", "to snap" or "to bark (at someone)".

Essential properties of "bellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bellen
  • Simple past: bellte
  • Participle: gebellt

See full conjugation of bellen

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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 "bellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "For a dog to bark"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund beginnt laut zu bellen.The dog starts to bark loudly.
  2. Wenn es klingelt, fängt der Hund an zu bellen.When the doorbell rings, the dog starts to bark.
  3. Nachts hört man oft Hunde bellen.At night, you often hear dogs barking.

2.) "To speak rudely or aggressively"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er bellt seine Befehle den ganzen Tag.He barks his orders all day long.
  2. Sie bellt ständig ihre Kollegen an.She constantly snaps at her colleagues.
  3. Der Chef bellt oft ohne Grund.The boss often barks without reason.
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