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trollen

to troll

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trollen

to troll

To deliberately post provocative or disruptive content on the internet in order to provoke reactions from other users and disrupt discussions.

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Ignoriere den Kommentar, der will doch nur trollen.

Ignore the comment; he just wants to troll.

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trollen vs verschwinden

to disappear

'verschwinden' and 'sich trollen' can both express that someone goes away. 'verschwinden' is much more general and can be neutral: a person or thing is simply no longer visible. However, it can also be used as a rude command. 'sich trollen' is colloquial, rare, and often joking or derogatory. It sounds as if someone should finally clear off. In everyday language, 'verschwinden' is clearly more normal; 'sich trollen' fits more in casual or mocking situations.

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trollen

Nach dem letzten Witz trollten sich die Gäste langsam nach Hause.

After the last joke, the guests slowly cleared off and went home.

verschwinden

Im Supermarkt verschwindet mein Einkaufszettel immer genau dann, wenn ich ihn brauche.

At the supermarket, my shopping list always disappears exactly when I need it.

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