tollen
Translation
to romp, to frolic, to fool around
Examples
Die Kinder tollen im Garten herum.
The children are romping around in the garden.
Die Hunde tollen auf der Wiese.
The dogs are frolicking on the meadow.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) romps ((adverbial)) sb. romps somewhere The children are romping in the garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herumtoben (to romp about), spielen (to play); Antonyms: still sitzen (to sit still)
Etymology
Related to the adjective 'toll' (great, crazy). The verb implies a kind of wild, crazy play.
Memory Tips
Imagine kids having a 'toll' (great) time, 'tollen' (romping) around.