to scold, to rant
Schimpfen, meckern oder jemanden lautstark zurechtweisen.
To scold or reprimand someone loudly.
☞ Mainly used in western Germany.
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Die Lehrerin büdelte den Schüler an.— The teacher scolded the student.
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Er hat den ganzen Tag nur gebüdelt.— He has been ranting all day long.