rummage in German
rummage in German is stöbern, wühlen, durchwühlen — rummage means to search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.
rummage in German
stöbern
(transitive, nautical) To search a vessel for smuggled goods.
wühlen
(transitive, nautical) To search a vessel for smuggled goods.
durchwühlen
(transitive) To search something thoroughly and with disregard for the way in which things were arranged.
wühlen
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside; dig through carelessly.
durchwühlen
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside; dig through carelessly.
stöbern
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside; dig through carelessly.
What does "rummage" mean?
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verb To search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.
"She rummaged in the drawers trying to find the missing sock."
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rummage in a sentence
- She rummaged in the drawers trying to find the missing sock.
- She rummaged through her bag looking for the keys.
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What is "rummage" in German?
"rummage" in German is stöbern, wühlen, durchwühlen. rummage means: To search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.
How do you use "rummage" in a sentence?
Example: "She rummaged through her bag looking for the keys." In German, "rummage" is stöbern, wühlen, durchwühlen.
Are there other ways to say "rummage" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "rummage": stöbern, wühlen, durchwühlen.
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