German word

bejubeln

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈjuːbl̩n/

Meaning

  • verbcheer

Example

Die Menge bejubelte den Sieger.

The crowd cheered the winner.

Illustration for bejubeln (cheer)

More examples

Die Fans bejubelten die Mannschaft nach dem Sieg.

The fans cheered the team after the victory.

Core concept

A stadium crowd rises as one for a victorious player, with cheers and applause focused on that person.

Common phrases

  • bejubeln den Sieger

    cheer the winner

  • bejubeln einen Spieler

    cheer a player

  • bejubeln die Mannschaft

    cheer the team

Similar words

jubeln: Express joy or excitement through loud cheering.
anfeuern: Urge someone on with loud words of encouragement.
applaudieren: Express approval by applauding.
klatschen: Strike the hands together to make applause.

Definition in German

jemanden öffentlich durch Jubel und Applaus feiern oder loben

Word origin

Bejubeln combines the prefix be- with jubeln, forming a transitive verb for directing cheering at a person or thing.

Usage tips

  • Bejubeln takes an accusative object, as in 'jemanden bejubeln', and usually suggests loud, public, emphatic approval rather than a quiet compliment.

Other meanings

  • praiseverb

Opposites

  • ausbuhenbooverb
  • missbilligendisapprove ofverb

Related words

  • Bejubelungcheeringnoun
  • bejubeltcheeredadjective
  • bejubelndcheeringadjective

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