No. 3,070 in German
boxen
"Boxen" in German means "to box" (engage in boxing as a sport).
In a sentence
Er geht gerne boxen, um fit zu bleiben.
He enjoys boxing to stay fit.
In this sentence, 'boxen' is used as a verb describing the action of participating in the sport of boxing.
Die Kinder boxen oft im Spaß miteinander.
The children often playfully box with each other.
Here, 'boxen' refers to the playful or informal act of boxing or sparring between individuals.
In der Garage stehen zwei große Boxen voller Bücher.
In the garage, there are two large boxes full of books.
In this case, 'Boxen' is a plural noun referring to containers used for storing items, which is a separate meaning from the verb 'boxen.'
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