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galoppieren

to gallop; to run at full speed

verb ga-lo-PEE-ren Rare
Body & Health Movement

Origin: from French galoper

Usage Note

galoppieren is primarily a riding term but colloquially describes a person running headlong at full pace. It implies speed and often a lack of composure: durch das Haus galoppieren (to gallop through the house).

Examples

"Die Kinder gallopierten durch den Garten und spielten Pferd."

Natural Translation

The children galloped through the garden playing horse.

Literal Translation

The children galloped through the garden and played horse.

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