Krabbeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Krabbeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to crawl", "to creep" or "to tingle".

Essential properties of "krabbeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: krabbeln
  • Simple past: krabbelte
  • Participle: gekrabbelt

See full conjugation of krabbeln

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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 "krabbeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To crawl (like a baby or insect)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Baby beginnt zu krabbeln.The baby is starting to crawl.
  2. Die Ameisen krabbeln über den Boden.The ants crawl across the floor.
  3. Er krabbelt unter den Tisch, um das Spielzeug zu holen.He crawls under the table to get the toy.

2.) "To feel a tingling or itching sensation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es krabbelt auf meinem Arm.It's crawling on my arm.
  2. Nach dem Bad krabbelt es auf meiner Haut.After the bath, my skin tingles.
  3. Die Mücke krabbelt auf meinem Bein.The mosquito is crawling on my leg.
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