stolpern
Translation
to stumble, to trip
Examples
Er stolpert über einen Stein.
He stumbles over a stone.
Sie stolpert über ein schwieriges Wort.
She stumbles over a difficult word.
Grammar Patterns
((über+4)) to stumble over sth. He stumbles over his own feet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: straucheln (to falter, to stumble); Antonyms: sicher gehen (to walk confidently)
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'stolpern', potentially linked to 'Stoppel' (stubble), which can cause tripping.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'stumble'. 'Stolpern' has a similar sound and meaning, making it easy to connect.