Purzeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Purzeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "tumble", "fall" or "roll".

Essential properties of "purzeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: purzeln
  • Simple past: purzelte
  • Participle: gepurzelt

See full conjugation of purzeln

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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 "purzeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To tumble, to fall or roll clumsily"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder purzeln fröhlich den Hügel hinunter.The children happily tumble down the hill.
  2. Er purzelte über die Wurzeln und fiel hin.He tumbled over the roots and fell.
  3. Die Würfel purzeln über den Tisch.The dice tumble across the table.

2.) "To drop sharply, to plummet"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Preise purzeln nach der Saison.Prices tumble after the season.
  2. Die Aktienkurse purzeln nach der Ankündigung.Stock prices plummet after the announcement.
  3. Die Temperaturen purzeln im Winter schnell.Temperatures drop quickly in winter.
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