deutschdictionary
verb
(TO MAKE SMALL ADJUSTMENTS OR MOVEMENTS)
He fiddles constantly with his phone. - Er fiddelt ständig an seinem Handy.
(TO ENGAGE IN PLAYFUL OR CASUAL ACTIVITY)
The children play around in the garden. - Die Kinder spielen im Garten herum.
(TO REPAIR OR IMPROVE SOMETHING IN A CASUAL WAY)
He loves to tinker with old cars. - Er liebt es, an alten Autos zu tinkern.
(TO ENGAGE IN AIMLESS OR PLAYFUL ACTIVITY)
They just messed around all day. - Sie haben den ganzen Tag nur herumgemessert.