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blindlings

blindly, without thinking

adverb BLINT-lings Rare

Also means

rashly, headlong

Usage Note

Blindlings describes acting without looking, considering, or questioning. Often used figuratively: jemandem blindlings vertrauen means trusting someone uncritically. The -lings suffix creates a manner adverb from the adjective blind.

Examples

"Er ist blindlings in die Falle getappt."

Natural Translation

He walked blindly into the trap.

Literal Translation

He has blindly into the trap stumbled.

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