toben
romp
Sich sehr wild und laut bewegen, oft aus Freude oder Übermut.
The German word "toben" is a verb that means "to rage" or "to romp." It comes from "toben" itself which is rooted in the Old High German "to" (very) and Middle High German "tōben." "Toben" can describe wild, energetic behavior often seen in children or the chaotic activity of things like storms or crowds. Similar words in German include "rasen" (to dash or to rage), "wüten" (to be furious), and "herumtollen" (to frolic).
Differences:
- Rasen: Typically signifies moving with high speed or intense activity, not necessarily chaotic like "toben".
- Wüten: More focused on violent anger or fury, often destructive, indicating a stronger sense of disorder compared to "toben".
- Herumtollen: Conveys a playful or joyful connotation while being energetic, often used specifically for children or animals, lacking the potentially negative chaos associated with "toben".
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Examples
Die Kinder toben im Garten.verb
The children are romping in the garden.
Die Hunde toben ausgelassen im Garten herum.verb
The dogs playfully romp around in the garden.
Die Hunde toben im Garten.verb
The dogs are romping in the garden.
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