kicking

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Akt eines Tritts mit dem Fuß bezeichnet oder eine rhythmische Fußbewegung, oft im Sport oder bei Übungen.

A noun referring to the action or act of striking out with the foot, or a rhythmic leg movement, often in sports or exercise.

1. Rhythmic leg movementB1formal

   A repeated, rhythmic thrusting motion of the legs, often performed in swimming or calisthenics.

   Beinschlag

   • The swimmer's kicking was strong and steady.
   • Proper kicking technique is essential for efficient freestyle.
   • The coach focused on improving the team's kicking during practice.

   Synonymekick

2. Striking with the footB1formal

   The act of delivering a blow or strike using the foot.

   Fußtritt

   • Kicking is not allowed in most martial arts competitions.
   • The player was penalized for kicking an opponent.
   • He practiced kicking the ball into the goal.

   Synonymebootkickpunt

• Verb, das einen Schlag oder Stoß mit dem Fuß gegen etwas bezeichnet sowie den Beginn oder eine starke Wirkung einer Handlung ausdrücken kann.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking something with the foot, or to express the start or forceful effect of an action.

1. Strike with footA1formal

   To strike or hit something with the foot.

   Mit dem Fuß treten

   • He kicked the ball across the field.
   • She kicked the door open in frustration.
   • The child kicked his legs in the air.

   Synonymebootpunt

2. Stop a habitB2informal

   To give up or stop doing something, especially a bad habit.

   Aufgeben

   • He finally kicked his smoking habit.
   • She decided to kick caffeine for a month.
   • I need to kick my addiction to social media.

   Synonymeabandonbreakceasedropgive upquitstop

   Antonymeacquireadoptcultivatedevelopembrace

3. Start or activateB2informal

   To start something, often a process or mechanism.

   Starten

   • The engine kicked into gear.
   • The campaign will kick off next week.
   • He kicked the machine to get it working again.

   Synonymeactivatebegininitiatekick offlaunchset offstarttrigger

   Antonymeceasedeactivateendhaltshut offstopterminateturn off

Phrasal-Variantenkick aroundkick downkick inkick offkick outkick up