verzetteln

German (Berlin)

/fɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɛtl̩n/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • (reflexive) to fritter to occupy oneself with unimportant things instead of focussing on the important things

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German verzetten (disperse, scatter) inherited from Old High German zetten (straw, fertilise) affix from German zetteln.

Origin

German (Berlin)

zetteln

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