trot

• Substantiv, das die Gangart eines Pferdes oder eines anderen Vierbeiners bezeichnet, die schneller als der Schritt ist und bei der sich die Beine in diagonalen Paaren bewegen; umgangssprachlich auch für einen langsamen Lauf oder im Studentenjargon für die wörtliche Übersetzung eines fremdsprachigen Textes.

A noun referring to a gait of a horse or other quadruped that is faster than a walk, where the legs move in diagonal pairs; also used informally to mean a slow run or, in academic slang, a literal translation of a foreign text.

1. Slow running paceA2formal

   A moderately fast pace of running, slower than a sprint but faster than a walk.

   Trab

   • The horse moved at a steady trot across the field.
   • She broke into a gentle trot to catch up with her friends.
   • The jogger maintained a comfortable trot for several miles.

   Synonymedogtrotjoglope

2. Literal translation aidC1informal

   A word-for-word translation of a foreign text, often used by students as a study aid or sometimes illicitly to avoid doing the actual translation work.

   Interlinearübersetzung

   • He used a trot to help him understand the Latin passage.
   • The teacher warned against relying on a trot for homework.
   • She found an old trot for the Greek play in the library.

   Synonymecribpony

3. Horse gaitB1formalsport

   A gait of a horse or other quadruped that is faster than a walk, where diagonal pairs of legs move forward together.

   Trab

   • The rider urged the horse into a brisk trot.
   • The horse's trot was smooth and rhythmic.
   • They practiced the trot in the riding arena.

   Synonymejog

• Sich mit kurzen, schnellen Schritten fortbewegen, schneller als im Schritt, aber langsamer als im Lauf; auch vom Menschen im Sinne von eilig gehen oder traben.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving at a pace faster than a walk but slower than a run, typically with short, quick steps.

1. Run at a moderate paceA2formal

   To move at a speed faster than a walk but slower than a run, typically with short, quick steps.

   Traben

   • The horse began to trot across the field.
   • She trotted along the path to catch up with her friends.
   • He trotted down the street to get to the bus stop on time.

   Synonymejog

   Antonymedashgallopracesprint

2. Ride at a trotB1formal

   To ride a horse at a pace between a walk and a canter.

   Im Trab reiten

   • The rider trotted the horse around the arena.
   • They trotted along the bridle path for an hour.
   • She learned to trot before attempting to canter.

3. Cause to trotB1formal

   To make an animal, especially a horse, move at a trot.

   Im Trab laufen lassen

   • The trainer trotted the pony around the ring.
   • He trotted his dog alongside his bicycle.
   • She trotted the horse gently to warm it up.

Phrasal-Variantentrot out