Stumbles Meaning in English
word · lemma: stumble
ˈstəmbəɫz
STUM-buhlz
stˈʌmbəlz
stum-BUHLZ
Definition
To trip or lose balance while walking; also used when someone makes a mistake, especially in speaking or doing something.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal. 'Stumbles' is the present tense or third person singular form. Common with 'over a rock', 'in his speech', and for minor mistakes. Can be literal (physical) or figurative (mistake, hesitation). Often with 'stumble over words' for speech errors.
Spanish: tropieza - se tambaleaPortuguese (BR): tropeça - se atrapalhaPortuguese (PT): tropeça - atrapalha-seChinese (Simplified): 绊倒 - 犯错Chinese (Traditional): 絆倒 - 犯錯Hindi: ठोकर खाता है - लड़खड़ाता हैArabic: يتعثر - يتلعثمBengali: হোঁচট খায় - ভুল করেRussian: спотыкается - запинаетсяJapanese: つまずく - 言葉に詰まるVietnamese: vấp - nói vấpKorean: 비틀거린다 - 말을 더듬는다Turkish: tökezler - dili sürçerUrdu: ٹھوکر کھاتا ہے - جھجک جاتا ہےIndonesian: vấp ngã - nói vấp
Example Sentences
He stumbles when he walks on uneven ground.
basic
She always stumbles over her words when nervous.
basic
The child stumbles but does not fall.
basic
He stumbles through his speech whenever he’s put on the spot.
natural
She stumbles into the room, half asleep.
natural
Sometimes he stumbles on simple questions during interviews.
natural