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aufbäumen

to rear up, to straighten up suddenly

verb OWF-boy-men Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

aufbäumen reflexively (sich aufbäumen) means to rear up — a horse rising on its hind legs, or a person suddenly straightening up in defiance or pain. The sudden dramatic extension of the body is central to the meaning.

Examples

"Das Pferd bäumte sich auf und warf den Reiter ab."

Natural Translation

The horse reared up and threw off the rider.

Literal Translation

The horse reared itself up and threw the rider off.

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