Laufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Laufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "run", "jog" or "walk".

Essential properties of "laufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: laufen
  • Simple past: lief
  • Participle: gelaufen

See full conjugation of laufen

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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 "laufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To run (as exercise/sport)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich gehe jeden Morgen im Park laufen.I go running in the park every morning.
  2. Sie läuft jeden Tag fünf Kilometer.She runs five kilometers every day.
  3. Er lief so schnell er konnte, um den Bus zu erreichen.He ran as fast as he could to catch the bus.

2.) "To walk"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir laufen zum Supermarkt.We walk to the supermarket.
  2. Er läuft gern im Wald.He likes to walk in the forest.
  3. Wir liefen stundenlang durch die Stadt.We walked through the city for hours.

3.) "To run (machine/device)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Maschine läuft einwandfrei.The machine runs perfectly.
  2. Wie lange läuft dieser Motor schon?How long has this engine been running?
  3. Der Computer läuft seit einer Stunde.The computer has been running for an hour.

4.) "To go, to proceed (event/process)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wie läuft das Projekt?How is the project going?
  2. Die Verhandlungen liefen gut.The negotiations went well.
  3. Alles läuft nach Plan.Everything is going according to plan.

5.) "To be shown/screened (film/TV)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Film läuft jetzt im Kino.The film is now playing in the cinema.
  2. Welche Serie läuft heute Abend?Which series is on tonight?
  3. Das Programm läuft seit zwei Stunden.The program has been running for two hours.

6.) "To flow (liquid)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wasser läuft aus dem Hahn.The water is running from the tap.
  2. Der Wein lief aus der Flasche.The wine ran out of the bottle.
  3. Die Tränen laufen über ihr Gesicht.The tears run down her face.
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