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dabble in German

dabble in German is Planscherei, platschen, gründeln — dabble means to try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.

dabble in German

Planscherei
noun
An act of splashing in soft mud, water, etc.
platschen
verb
(transitive) To cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc., often playfully; to play in shallow water; to paddle.
gründeln
verb
(intransitive, of waterfowl) To feed without diving, by submerging the head and neck underwater to seek food, often also tipping up the tail straight upwards above the water.
dilettieren
verb
(intransitive, figuratively) To participate or have an interest in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
ein wenig befassen
verb
(intransitive, figuratively) To participate or have an interest in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

What does "dabble" mean?

  1. verb To try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.
    "He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously."
  2. verb To splash a body part gently in water or soft mud, often playfully.
    "The children dabbled their feet in the stream on the hot afternoon."

dabble in a sentence

  • He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously.
  • She's dabbled in a few different careers before settling on teaching.
  • The children dabbled their feet in the stream on the hot afternoon.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dabble" in German?

"dabble" in German is Planscherei, platschen, gründeln. dabble means: To try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.

How do you use "dabble" in a sentence?

Example: "He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously." In German, "dabble" is Planscherei, platschen, gründeln.

Are there other ways to say "dabble" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "dabble": Planscherei, platschen, gründeln, dilettieren, ein wenig befassen.

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