rennen
run
Sich schnell zu Fuß fortbewegen, oft um ein Ziel zu erreichen oder in einem Wettkampf teilzunehmen.
The German word "rennen" is a verb meaning "to run" or "to race".
- It is a base word and not composed of smaller roots in everyday usage.
- Refers to moving quickly on foot, often with urgency or competition.
Similar words:
- laufen – to walk or run (general term for moving on foot)
- sprinten – to sprint (run very fast over a short distance)
- eilen – to hurry or rush
Differences:
- rennen implies running often with speed and purpose.
- laufen is more general; can mean walking or running.
- sprinten emphasizes maximum speed but usually briefly.
- eilen focuses on urgency, not necessarily speed or running.
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Examples
Du rennst jeden Morgen durch den Park.verb
You run through the park every morning.
Die Kinder rennen schnell zum Spielplatz.verb
The children run quickly to the playground.
Die Kinder rennen im Park.verb
The children run in the park.
Er rennt jeden Morgen um den See.verb
He runs around the lake every morning.
Die Kinder rennen auf dem Spielplatz umher.verb
The children run around on the playground.
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