Prallen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Prallen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hit", "to collide" or "to crash".

Essential properties of "prallen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: prallen
  • Simple past: prallte
  • Participle: geprallt

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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 "prallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To collide or hit forcefully"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ball prallt gegen die Wand.The ball hits the wall.
  2. Das Auto prallte gegen den Baum.The car crashed into the tree.
  3. Der Vogel prallte gegen das Fenster.The bird flew into the window.

2.) "To bounce back after impact"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ball prallt vom Boden ab.The ball bounces off the ground.
  2. Der Stein prallte von der Mauer zurück.The stone bounced back from the wall.
  3. Das Geschoss prallte vom Panzer ab.The projectile ricocheted off the tank.
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