fiddle in German
fiddle in German is Schiffsgeländer, fummeln — fiddle means a violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.
fiddle in German
Schiffsgeländer
(especially, nautical) Any rail or device that prevents items from sliding off a table, stove, etc. in rough water.
fummeln
(intransitive) To fidget or play; to fuss; to idly amuse oneself, to act aimlessly, idly, or frivolously, particularly out of nervousness or restlessness; see also fiddle with.
What does "fiddle" mean?
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noun A violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.
"He picked up his fiddle and played a lively reel."
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verb To fidget or tinker with something aimlessly.
"Stop fiddling with your phone and pay attention."
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verb To manipulate records or figures dishonestly.
"He was caught fiddling the accounts to hide the missing money."
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fiddle in a sentence
- He picked up his fiddle and played a lively reel.
- Stop fiddling with your phone and pay attention.
- She fiddled with the radio dial trying to find a clear station.
- He was caught fiddling the accounts to hide the missing money.
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What is "fiddle" in German?
"fiddle" in German is Schiffsgeländer, fummeln. fiddle means: A violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.
How do you use "fiddle" in a sentence?
Example: "He picked up his fiddle and played a lively reel." In German, "fiddle" is Schiffsgeländer, fummeln.
Are there other ways to say "fiddle" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "fiddle": Schiffsgeländer, fummeln.
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