baumeln
Translation
to dangle, to swing
Examples
Seine Beine baumelten von der Mauer.
His legs dangled from the wall.
Die Lampe baumelt von der Decke.
The lamp dangles from the ceiling.
Er ließ die Arme baumeln.
He let his arms dangle.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) dangles ((from sth.)) ((something)) dangles ((from something)) The keys are dangling from the hook.
to dangle ((sth.)) to dangle ((something)) The child was dangling its legs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hängen (to hang), schwingen (to swing)
Etymology
Probably derived from 'Baum' (tree), suggesting the way things hang from a tree. The '-eln' ending often implies a light, repeated motion.
Memory Tips
Think of legs dangling like the branches of a 'Baum' (tree).