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laufen

run

Meaning of laufen

Deutsch

sich schnell zu Fuß fortbewegen

English

to move quickly on your feet

run

Pronunciation

German
[ˈlaʊ̯.fən]

laufen with English translation

laufen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Kinder laufen im Park.

The children run in the park.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wir laufen gern im Wald.

We like to run in the woods.

laufen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between laufen, fliehen, gehen, and marschieren

F
🇩🇪German
fliehen

To flee, escaping from danger or threat.

A1often

Advanced: broader words

🇩🇪German

To walk; this is not running, but moving on foot at a calm pace.

A1very often
M
🇩🇪German
marschieren

To march in step or move purposefully, often like soldiers or in a parade.

A1rare word

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What does laufen mean?

to move quickly on your feet

How do you pronounce laufen?

laufen is pronounced [ˈlaʊ̯.fən].

How is laufen used in a sentence?

The children run in the park. Translation: Die Kinder laufen im Park.

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