dümpeln
Meaning
- (weak) to be tied up bobbing up and down in the water
- (figuratively, weak) to be stuck; to be inactive or unsuccessful; to make no substantial progress
Synonyms
nicht vom Fleck kommen
sich wiegen
nicht von der Stelle kommen
schauweln
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdʏmpəln/
Etymology
In summary
Via German Low German from Middle Low German dümpelen. Probably related to Tümpel (“shallow pond”). Cognate with Dutch dompelen.
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