verb🔗ShareStolpern, strauchelnTo fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."Achte darauf, nicht über die Baumwurzeln zu stolpern.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden zu Fall bringen, stolpern lassen(sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them"A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away."Ein Fußgänger konnte den Einbrecher zu Fall bringen, als er weglief.actionhumanbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStraucheln, einen Fehler begehenTo be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc"The student tripped by plagiarizing the essay, committing a serious offense against academic honesty. "Der Student strauchelte, indem er das Essay plagierte und damit einen schweren Verstoß gegen die akademische Ehrlichkeit beging.guiltmoralactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStolpern, straucheln, ertappenTo detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict"The teacher was careful when grading the exams, looking for any small errors and tripping students on incorrect calculations. "Der Lehrer war beim Korrigieren der Klausuren vorsichtig und suchte nach kleinen Fehlern, um die Schüler bei falschen Berechnungen zu ertappen.actioneventwayconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuslösen, aktivierenTo activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch"When we get into the factory, trip the lights."Wenn wir die Fabrik betreten, aktivieren Sie die Lichter.actiontechnologymachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuslösen, aktivierenTo be activated, as by a signal or an event"The alarm system tripped, throwing everyone into a panic."Die Alarmanlage löste aus und versetzte alle in Panik.signalelectronicstechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinen drogeninduzierten Rausch erleben, halluzinierenTo experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs"After taking the LSD, I started tripping about fairies and colors."Nachdem ich LSD genommen hatte, begann ich, über Feen und Farben zu halluzinieren.mindmedicinesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReisen, eine Reise machenTo journey, to make a trip"Last summer we tripped to the coast."Letzten Sommer sind wir an die Küste gereist.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHüpfen, springen, leichtfüßig gehenTo move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip"The little girl was tripping happily through the park, chasing butterflies. "Das kleine Mädchen hüpfte fröhlich durch den Park und jagte Schmetterlingen nach.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLichtenTo raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free"The captain ordered the crew to start tripping the anchor so they could leave the harbor. "Der Kapitän befahl der Mannschaft, den Anker zu lichten, damit sie den Hafen verlassen konnten.nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufschießenTo pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it"The construction workers tripped the yardarm so they could lower the heavy equipment safely. "Die Bauarbeiter schossen die Raa auf, damit sie die schweren Geräte sicher absenken konnten.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich aufregen, ausflippen(most commonly used in the form tripping) to become unreasonably upset, especially over something unimportant; to cause a scene or a disruption"He was tripping about the spilled coffee, even though it was just a small amount. "Er hat sich wegen des verschütteten Kaffees aufgeregt, obwohl es nur eine kleine Menge war.attitudeemotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStolpern, StrauchelnThe act of one who trips."The tripping over the loose shoelace caused a loud thud as he fell. "Das Stolpern über dem losen Schnürsenkel verursachte ein lautes Geräusch, als er hinfiel.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFlink, geschwindQuick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly."The tripping dancer moved effortlessly across the stage. "Der flinke Tänzer bewegte sich mühelos über die Bühne.appearancestylebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareStolperndHaving the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant."a buck tripping"ein stolpernder BockanimalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAuf einem Drogentrip, berauschtUndergoing a hallucinogenic trip."He was clearly hallucinating; his tripping state made it impossible for him to answer simple questions. "Er halluzinierte eindeutig; sein berauschter Zustand machte es ihm unmöglich, einfache Fragen zu beantworten.mindsensationentertainmentmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDurchgeknallt, verrücktSaying crazy things.""My friend was tripping yesterday, saying he thought squirrels were government spies." "Mein Freund war gestern durchgeknallt und sagte, er glaube, Eichhörnchen seien Regierungsspione.mindlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
