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toben

to romp, to rampage, to move about wildly

verb TOH-ben Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

to rage

Usage Note

toben describes energetic, boisterous physical activity — children romping and charging about. It implies unrestrained body movement and noise. Paediatricians and parents use it; it is also used for storms raging. The physical movement sense is very common.

Examples

"Die Kinder toben ausgelassen auf dem Spielplatz."

Natural Translation

The children romp about exuberantly on the playground.

Literal Translation

The children romp exuberantly on the playground.

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