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Tüfteln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Tüfteln" is mainly used as verb meaning "to tinker", "to fiddle" or "to puzzle over". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Tüfteln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: tüfteln
- Simple past: tüftelte
- Participle: getüftelt
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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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Tüfteln
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Tüfteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To work meticulously on a technical problem or project"
"Tüfteln", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To work meticulously on a problem or project, usually technical."
- Translation(s): to tinker, to fiddle, to puzzle over, to work meticulously
- Synonym(s): basteln, knobeln
- Antonym(s): ignorieren, vernachlässigen
- Related word(s): Tüftler, Tüftelei
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er liebt es, an alten Radios zu tüfteln.
- Sie verbrachte Stunden damit, an ihrem Projekt zu tüfteln.
- Ingenieure müssen oft an komplexen Systemen tüfteln.
2.) "Meticulous work on technical problems or projects"
"Tüfteln", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "The activity of working meticulously on technical problems or projects."
- Translation(s): tinkering, fiddling, puzzling, meticulous work
- Synonym(s): Basteln, Knobeln
- Antonym(s): Ignorieren, Vernachlässigung
- Related word(s): Tüftler, Tüftelei
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Tüfteln an der Maschine dauerte Stunden.
- Sein Tüfteln führte zu einer brillanten Lösung.
- Beim Tüfteln entdeckt man oft neue Ideen.