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to riot
To be loud and violent, often in a group, causing noise or damaging things. This behavior is typically deliberate and without a clear goal.
Nach dem Fußballspiel randalierten einige betrunkene Fans in der Innenstadt.
After the football match, some drunk fans rioted in the city center.
The verb 'randalieren' (to riot) is derived from the noun 'der Randal' (noise, disorder, or unrest). So someone who 'randaliert' (riots) is causing 'Randal' (a disturbance).
Eine Gruppe Jugendlicher randalierte in der U-Bahn-Station.
A group of teenagers rioted in the subway station.
'Randalieren' (to riot) is an intransitive verb, so it has no accusative object. You ask 'Wer randaliert?' (Who is rioting?). The place where it happens is usually given with a preposition such as 'in' (in) or 'auf' (on/at).
Die Demonstranten randalierten auf dem Marktplatz.
The demonstrators rioted in the market square.
The verb is often associated with groups that disturb public order. Typical subjects are 'Fans' (fans), 'Betrunkene' (drunk people), 'Demonstranten' (demonstrators), or 'Jugendliche' (young people/teenagers).
Nach der Niederlage ihrer Mannschaft randalierten einige Hooligans.
After their team's defeat, some hooligans rioted.
to romp / rage
Toben and randalieren both describe loud, wild behavior. When people are toben, they may simply play or run around uninhibitedly without causing damage. Randalieren, by contrast, typically refers to violent, deliberate behavior that often involves damaging things.
Die Jugendlichen randalierten laut im Saal und beschädigten mehrere Stühle.
The teenagers were rioting loudly in the hall and damaged several chairs.
Die Jugendlichen tobten laut durch den Saal, ohne etwas kaputtzumachen.
The teenagers were romping loudly through the hall without breaking anything.
