gaukeln

1. (dated, weak) to perform magic
2. (poetic, weak) to flutter; to sway

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡaʊ̯kl̩n/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German: goukeln

Inherited from Old High German: goukolon

Cognate with Middle Low German: gȫkelen

Cognate with Middle Dutch: gokelen

Cognate with Old Dutch: *gōkelen

Cognate with Dutch: goochelen

In summary

From Middle High German goukeln, from Old High German goukolon. See also Middle Low German gȫkelen, Middle Dutch gokelen, Old Dutch *gōkelen. Compare Dutch goochelen.

Concepts

flit

juggle

think

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Synonyms

jonglieren

ersinnen

fingieren

heucheln

vorgeben

vorschützen

vortäuschen

to denken

to jongieren

vorgaukeln

türken

erdichten

erlügen

Translations

jongleren

jongler

virevolter

svolazzare

escamotear

prestidigitar

hacer juegos malabares

revolotear

fer jocs de mans

juego malabar

practicar la prestidigitació