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Kurbeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kurbeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to crank", "to wind" or "to turn a handle".
Essential properties of "kurbeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kurbeln
- Simple past: kurbelte
- Participle: gekurbelt
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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 "kurbeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To crank, to turn a handle"
- Definition: "To turn a crank to move or activate something."
- Translation(s): to crank, to wind, to turn a handle
- Synonym(s): drehen, betätigen
- Related word(s): Kurbel, drehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste die alte Maschine mit der Hand kurbeln.
- Um das Fenster zu öffnen, musst du kurbeln.
- Sie begann, die Musikbox zu kurbeln.
2.) "To boost, to stimulate, to accelerate (e.g., economy, production)"
- Definition: "To increase or accelerate something, such as production or the economy."
- Translation(s): to boost, to stimulate, to accelerate, to push, to drive
- Synonym(s): steigern, ankurbeln
- Antonym(s): verlangsamen
- Related word(s): Beschleunigung, Antrieb
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Regierung will die Wirtschaft kurbeln.
- Wir müssen die Produktion kurbeln, um die Nachfrage zu decken.
- Neue Technologien können den Fortschritt kurbeln.