Bummeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bummeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "stroll", "wander" or "saunter".

Essential properties of "bummeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bummeln
  • Simple past: bummelte
  • Participle: gebummelt

See full conjugation of bummeln

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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 "bummeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To walk unhurriedly for pleasure or relaxation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir haben den ganzen Nachmittag in der Stadt gebummelt.We strolled around the city all afternoon.
  2. Am Sonntag bummeln wir oft durch den Park.On Sundays, we often stroll through the park.
  3. Ich liebe es, durch die Altstadt zu bummeln.I love to stroll through the old town.

2.) "To dawdle or procrastinate, especially at work"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er bummelt immer bei der Arbeit.He always dawdles at work.
  2. Wenn du weiter bummelst, wirst du den Termin verpassen.If you keep dawdling, you will miss the deadline.
  3. Sie bummeln oft und kommen zu spät.They often dawdle and arrive late.
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