Pendeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Pendeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "commute", "travel back and forth" or "oscillate".

Essential properties of "pendeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: pendeln
  • Simple past: pendelte
  • Participle: gependelt

See full conjugation of pendeln

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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 "pendeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To regularly travel between home and work/study"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss jeden Tag zwischen Berlin und Hamburg pendeln.He has to commute between Berlin and Hamburg every day.
  2. Viele Menschen pendeln täglich zur Arbeit in die Stadt.Many people commute daily to work in the city.
  3. Sie pendelt jeden Tag mit dem Zug zur Universität.She commutes to the university by train every day.

2.) "To swing or move back and forth regularly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Pendel der Uhr pendelt gleichmäßig hin und her.The clock's pendulum swings steadily back and forth.
  2. Der Ast pendelt im Wind.The branch sways in the wind.
  3. Die Schaukel pendelt sanft hin und her.The swing sways gently back and forth.

3.) "To fluctuate between two extreme points or values"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Temperatur pendelt zwischen 10 und 15 Grad.The temperature fluctuates between 10 and 15 degrees.
  2. Seine Stimmung pendelt oft zwischen Freude und Traurigkeit.His mood often fluctuates between joy and sadness.
  3. Der Aktienkurs pendelt stark in diesen Tagen.The stock price fluctuates sharply these days.
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