verb
laufen
futni
Sich mit den Beinen schnell fortbewegen, schneller als beim Gehen.
The German word "laufen" is a verb meaning "to run" or "to walk" depending on context. It can also mean "to function" or "to operate" when referring to machines or processes.
- The root word here is "lauf", related to movement or running.
Similar words:
- rennen (to run, faster speed)
- gehen (to go, walk)
- fließen (to flow, like liquid)
Difference:
- laufen is more general, covering running, walking, and functioning.
- rennen strictly means running fast.
- gehen focuses on walking.
- fließen refers to flow, not solid movement.
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Examples
Er läuft jeden Morgen im Park.verb
Ő minden reggel a parkban fut.
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