verb🔗ShareSchlendern, bummelnTo saunter."He spent the afternoon trolling along the beach, collecting seashells and enjoying the warm sun. "Er verbrachte den Nachmittag damit, am Strand entlangzuschlendern, Muscheln zu sammeln und die warme Sonne zu genießen.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorkeln, schwankenTo trundle, to roll from side to side."The toddler was trolling back and forth in the shopping cart, nearly tipping it over. "Das Kleinkind torkelte im Einkaufswagen hin und her und kippte ihn fast um.actionsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden aufziehen, ködernTo draw someone or something out, to entice, to lure as if with trailing bait."He was trolling for information about the upcoming test by asking his classmates subtle questions. "Er versuchte, durch subtile Fragen an seine Klassenkameraden Informationen über die bevorstehende Prüfung zu bekommen.communicationinternetcomputingmediatechnologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrollen, schleppangeln(by extension) To fish using a line and bait or lures trailed behind a boat similarly to trawling; to lure fish with bait."The fisherman spent the afternoon trolling for salmon in the bay, hoping to catch a big one. "Der Fischer verbrachte den Nachmittag mit Schleppangeln nach Lachs in der Bucht und hoffte, einen großen zu fangen.fishnauticalsailingsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrollen, ködernTo angle for with a trolling line, or with a hook drawn along the surface of the water; hence, to allure."The fisherman was trolling for salmon in the lake, hoping to catch a big one by slowly dragging his lure through the water. "Der Fischer trollte im See nach Lachs und hoffte, einen großen zu fangen, indem er seinen Köder langsam durch das Wasser zog.fishnauticalsailingsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAngeln in, befischenTo fish in; to try to catch fish from."The fisherman was trolling the lake, hoping to catch some trout. "Der Fischer befischte den See in der Hoffnung, Forellen zu fangen.fishnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerumlungern, aufreissenTo stroll about in order to find a sexual partner."He spends most of his waking hours trolling on WIRE."Er verbringt die meiste Zeit seiner Wachstunden damit, auf WIRE herumzulungern.sexhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrollen, provozieren(to post inflammatory material so as) to attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment and/or gratuitous disruption, especially in an online community or discussion"He was trolling the comments section of the cooking blog, posting rude and unhelpful remarks just to upset people. "Er trollte den Kommentarbereich des Kochblogs und postete unhöfliche und wenig hilfreiche Bemerkungen, nur um Leute zu verärgern.internetcomputingcommunicationmediaentertainmenttechnologyattitudeactionwordhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÄrgern, reizen, provozieren(by extension) To incite anger (including outside of an Internet context); to provoke, harass or annoy."My little brother was trolling me by repeatedly hiding my phone. "Mein kleiner Bruder ärgerte mich, indem er mein Handy immer wieder versteckte.internetcommunicationtechnologycomputingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKreisen, rollen, drehenTo move circularly; to roll; to turn."The fisherman was trolling the lake, hoping to catch a fish by dragging his lure behind the boat. "Der Fischer kreiste auf dem See und hoffte, einen Fisch zu fangen, indem er seinen Köder hinter dem Boot herschleifte.actionnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmlaufen lassenTo send about; to circulate, as a vessel in drinking."The innkeeper was trolling the large tankard of ale around the table, offering each patron a generous pour. "Der Wirt ließ den großen Krug Ale am Tisch herumgehen und bot jedem Gast einen großzügigen Schluck an.drinknauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNacheinander singen, trällernTo sing the parts of in succession, as of a round, a catch, and the like; also, to sing loudly, freely or in a carefree way."The choir was trolling the melody of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," each section joining in after the previous one. "Der Chor trällerte die Melodie von „Row, Row, Row Your Boat“ nacheinander, wobei sich jeder Abschnitt nach dem vorherigen anschloss.musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas TrollenThe act of one who trolls (in various senses)."The online forum was shut down due to excessive trolling and harassment. "Das Online-Forum wurde wegen exzessiven Trollens und Belästigungen geschlossen.internetcommunicationcomputingmediaattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading