Schäumen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schäumen" is used as verb with the meaning of "foam", "froth" or "bubble".

Essential properties of "schäumen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schäumen
  • Simple past: schäumte
  • Participle: geschäumt

See full conjugation of schäumen

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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 "schäumen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To foam or bubble"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wasser begann zu schäumen, als es kochte.The water began to foam when it boiled.
  2. Die Seife schäumt gut in der Dusche.The soap lathers well in the shower.
  3. Der Fluss schäumte nach dem Regen stark.The river foamed heavily after the rain.

2.) "To express intense anger or fury"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er begann vor Wut zu schäumen.He began to foam with rage.
  2. Sie schäumte vor Zorn, als sie die Nachricht hörte.She fumed with anger when she heard the news.
  3. Der Chef schäumte vor Ärger über den Fehler.The boss fumed with annoyance over the mistake.
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