mümmeln

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German

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle Low German mummelen (“to mumble; to talk with one’s mouth full”). Probably related with English mumble, eventually onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmʏməln/
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Verb

Template:de-verb-weak

  1. (transitive or intransitive) to nibble
    Der Hase mümmelt eine Möhre.
    The rabbit is nibbling a carrot.
    Die Kinder sitzen vorm Fernseher und mümmeln.
    The children are sitting in front of the TV, nibbling [snacks].

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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