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clown around in German

clown around in German is herumdameln — clown around means to behave in a silly, playful way instead of taking a situation seriously, usually to entertain other people or to avoid getting on with the task at hand.

clown around in German

herumdameln
verb
To have fun in an irresponsible manner.

What does "clown around" mean?

  1. verb To behave in a silly, playful way instead of taking a situation seriously, usually to entertain other people or to avoid getting on with the task at hand.
    "Stop clowning around and finish your homework."
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clown around in a sentence

  • Stop clowning around and finish your homework.
  • The players clowned around for the cameras before the match started.

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What is "clown around" in German?

"clown around" in German is herumdameln. clown around means: To behave in a silly, playful way instead of taking a situation seriously, usually to entertain other people or to avoid getting on with the task at hand.

How do you use "clown around" in a sentence?

Example: "Stop clowning around and finish your homework." In German, "clown around" is herumdameln.

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