VERB
bummeln/ˈbʊml̩n/to stroll; to amble; to dawdle
bummeln is a German verb that means to stroll, to amble, or to dawdle. It is pronounced /ˈbʊml̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bummelte" and the past participle is "gebummelt".
Definitions
1.to walk slowly and without a fixed purpose, often for enjoyment(leisurely walking)
a.to stroll or amble, especially in city or park
Wir bummeln am Sonntag oft durch die Altstadt.—We often stroll through the old town on Sundays.
2.to move or act slowly; to dawdle or take one's time(slang, informal)
a.to be slower than necessary or expected
Beeil dich! Du bummelst schon wieder.—Hurry up! You're dawdling again.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bummeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bummle |
| Present (du) | bummelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bummelt |
| Preterite (ich) | bummelte |
| Participle II | gebummelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bummelte |
| Imperative (singular) | bummle |
| Imperative (plural) | bummelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bummeln" mean in English?
- "bummeln" means to stroll, to amble, or to dawdle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bummeln"?
- "bummeln" is pronounced /ˈbʊml̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bummeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bummeln" is "gebummelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bummeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bummeln" becomes "bummelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bummeln"?
- "bummeln" is a verb in German.
