Polyglot Dictionary

gaukeln

/ˈɡaʊ̯kl̩n/

verb C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

V Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Academic Domain General Tone Neutral

Forms

present
gaukelt
past
gaukelte
perfect
hat gegaukelt

Meaning

  1. to flit; to delude

    • Man gaukelt uns eine heile Welt vor.

      We are being fed a picture-perfect world.

    • Schmetterlinge gaukelten über die Blumenwiese. Es war ein friedlicher Anblick.

      Butterflies flitted over the flowery meadow. It was a peaceful sight.

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Similar words

flattern

Gaukeln is to flit about lightly (like a butterfly), and separately means "to delude"; flattern is to flutter or flap, a similar light, irregular motion.

Practice

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2 Fill the gap: Man ___ uns eine heile Welt vor.

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