Säumen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Säumen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to delay", "to hesitate" or "to tarry".

Essential properties of "säumen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: säumen
  • Simple past: säumte
  • Participle: gesäumt

See full conjugation of säumen

regulartransitive
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 "säumen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To delay or hesitate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er säumt immer mit seinen Aufgaben.He always delays with his tasks.
  2. Sie säumte lange, bevor sie antwortete.She hesitated for a long time before she answered.
  3. Wir dürfen nicht säumen, wenn es wichtig ist.We must not delay when it is important.

2.) "To border or line something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bäume säumen die Straße.Trees line the street.
  2. Der Fluss säumt das Dorf.The river borders the village.
  3. Blumen säumen den Gartenweg.Flowers line the garden path.
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