This is the 7791st most frequent Dutch word.
dobberen
To float or bob gently on water.
Here, 'dobbert' describes the gentle floating motion of the duck on the water, conveying a serene image.
De eend dobbert rustig op het meer.
The duck is calmly bobbing on the lake.
In this sentence, 'dobberde' is used metaphorically to describe the act of mentally reflecting or drifting back in time.
In gedachte dobberde ik terug naar mijn kinderjaren.
In thought, I drifted back to my childhood.
Here, 'dobberde' illustrates the boat's unstable floating motion caused by the waves, providing a vivid description of the situation.