Phrasal Verbs met 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Slecht of niet serieus handelen (rond)

to tell people constantly what to do or how to behave, in an arrogant way

de baas spelen, instrueren

to behave in a playful, silly, or humorous manner, often engaging in antics or comedic actions for amusement

grapjes maken, lollig doen

to waste time engaging in unproductive activities

tijd verspillen, rondhangen

to engage in playful, silly, or time-wasting activities

grappen, spelen

to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

hangen, rondhangen

to treat someone in a cruel or unfair way, often by deceiving them or manipulating them

bedriegen, manipuleren

to relax and do nothing or very little

luieren, niksen

to waste time relaxing and doing nothing

rondhangen, luieren

to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity

rondscharrelen, tijd verspillen

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

grappig doen, ludiek gedrag vertonen

to consistently instruct someone on what to do in a bossy and unpleasant manner

bevelen, instructies geven

to behave in an irresponsible or stupid manner

met iets prutsen, dom doen

to spend time leisurely, often doing minor tasks or chores in or around the house

rommelen, rondhangen

to rudely or threateningly give orders to someone

iemand bedreigen, onbeschoft orders geven

to play energetically and noisily

rondrennen, spelen

to spend time doing nothing or nothing productive

rondhangen, niksen

to spend time standing in a place without doing anything purposeful or without having a particular reason to be there

staand blijven, niets doen

to remain in a place longer than originally intended, often with the expectation of waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive

blijven, verblijven

to remain in one spot with nothing to do, expecting something to happen

wachten zonder iets te doen, stil blijven staan