Rennen
Example: Er rennt jeden Morgen im Park, um fit zu bleiben.
Definition
"Rennen" is a verb meaning to run quickly, often involving moving at a speed faster than walking. It is commonly used to describe someone or something moving rapidly, such as in the phrase 'Er rennt jeden Morgen im Park, um fit zu bleiben,' meaning he runs every morning in the park to stay fit.
Etymology
The German verb "rennen" originates from the Old High German word 'rennan,' which is related to the Old English 'rinnan,' both meaning to run or flow. Did you know? These words share a common root with the English word 'run,' showing how languages evolved similarly in describing swift movement.
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"Rennen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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