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Stolpern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Stolpern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stumble", "to trip" or "to falter".
Essential properties of "stolpern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: stolpern
- Simple past: stolperte
- Participle: gestolpert
regularintransitive
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 "stolpern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To stumble or trip over something"
- Definition: "To stumble or trip."
- Translation(s): to stumble, to trip, to falter
- Synonym(s): Hängenbleiben, Straucheln
- Antonym(s): Gehen
- Related word(s): Fallen, Stürzen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist auf der Treppe gestolpert.
- Sie stolperte über einen Stein.
- Ich habe gestolpert und bin hingefallen.
2.) "To unexpectedly come across something"
- Definition: "To come across something unexpectedly or by accident."
- Translation(s): to stumble upon, to come across, to discover by chance
- Synonym(s): zufällig entdecken, auf etwas stoßen
- Related word(s): finden, begegnen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich bin im Wald auf ein altes Haus gestolpert.
- Er stolperte über einen interessanten Artikel.
- Sie stolperte zufällig über das Buch.
3.) "To stammer or falter in speech due to nervousness"
- Definition: "To speak with difficulty or stammer due to surprise or nervousness."
- Translation(s): to stammer, to falter, to stumble over words
- Synonym(s): Stottern, Stocken
- Antonym(s): Flüssig sprechen
- Related word(s): sich verhaspeln, Haken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er stolperte vor Aufregung über seine Worte.
- Sie stolperte über ihre eigene Rede.
- Der Redner stolperte mehrmals während der Präsentation.