trampeln

trample; stomp; stamp feet

verb TRAM-peln Rare

Also means

clump along

Usage Note

trampeln describes stamping or clumping along noisily with heavy footfalls, or treading on something. Also used for an audience stamping their feet in appreciation. Auf der Stelle trampeln = to stamp on the spot.

Examples

"Das Kind trampelte laut die Treppe hinunter."

Natural Translation

The child clomped noisily down the stairs.

Literal Translation

The child stomped loudly the stairs downward.

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