Toben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Toben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to rage", "to storm" or "to romp".

Essential properties of "toben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: toben
  • Simple past: tobte
  • Participle: getobt

See full conjugation of toben

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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 "toben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To act with great energy or fury (children, storms)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder toben im Garten.The children are romping in the garden.
  2. Der Sturm tobt die ganze Nacht.The storm rages all night.
  3. Er tobte vor Wut, als er die Nachricht hörte.He raged with fury when he heard the news.

2.) "To play noisily and energetically (children)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder toben im Wohnzimmer.The children are romping in the living room.
  2. Nach der Schule toben die Kinder im Park.After school, the children romp in the park.
  3. Die Kleinen toben den ganzen Nachmittag im Garten.The little ones romp in the garden all afternoon.

3.) "To express intense anger or frustration"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er tobte vor Zorn über die Ungerechtigkeit.He raged with anger over the injustice.
  2. Sie tobt, wenn sie nicht ihren Willen bekommt.She rages when she doesn't get her way.
  3. Der Chef tobte wegen der schlechten Ergebnisse.The boss raged because of the bad results.
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