GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

taumeln

stagger; reel

Nach der langen Fahrt taumelte er müde ins Zimmer und setzte sich, bevor er überhaupt daran dachte, den Koffer auszupacken.

After the long journey, he staggered tiredly into the room and sat down before even thinking of unpacking.

be overwhelmed; reel with emotion

Nach der Zusage taumelte sie vor Glück, obwohl ihr zugleich bewusst war, wie viel Arbeit vor dem tatsächlichen Beginn noch zu erledigen blieb.

She was dizzy with happiness after the acceptance, although she also knew how much work remained before the actual start.

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