tippeln

to toddle, to trot along on small steps

verb TIP-eln Rare

Also means

to walk a long distance (colloquial)

Usage Note

Tippeln has two senses: the dainty, quick-stepping walk of small children or animals, and colloquially, to walk a long distance on foot — wir mussten eine Stunde tippeln (we had to hoof it for an hour).

Examples

"Das kleine Mädchen tippelte fröhlich hinter seiner Mutter her."

Natural Translation

The little girl trotted along happily behind her mother.

Literal Translation

The little girl trotted happily behind her mother.

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