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Zappeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zappeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fidget", "to wriggle" or "to squirm".
Essential properties of "zappeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zappeln
- Simple past: zappelte
- Participle: gezappelt
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 "zappeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To move restlessly or nervously"
- Definition: "To move restlessly or nervously, especially the limbs."
- Translation(s): to fidget, to wriggle, to squirm, to twitch
- Synonym(s): zucken, wackeln
- Antonym(s): stillstehen, ruhen
- Related word(s): unruhig, nervös
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Kind konnte nicht still sitzen und begann zu zappeln.
- Er zappelte vor Aufregung, als er die Nachricht hörte.
- Die Fische zappelten im Netz, als sie gefangen wurden.
2.) "To be in an uncomfortable state of uncertainty or waiting"
- Definition: "To be in a situation of uncertainty or uncomfortable waiting."
- Translation(s): to keep someone on tenterhooks, to keep someone waiting, to be in suspense
- Synonym(s): warten, bangen
- Antonym(s): wissen, sicher sein
- Related word(s): ungewiss, gespannt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ließ sie lange zappeln, bevor er antwortete.
- Die Entscheidung ließ die Bewerber zappeln.
- Sie zappelte vor Neugier, was als nächstes passieren würde.