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grovel in Danish

grovel in Danish is kravle, krybe — grovel means to lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.

grovel in Danish

kravle
verb
(intransitive) To crawl.
krybe
verb
(intransitive) To crawl.

What does "grovel" mean?

  1. verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
    "The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded."
  2. verb To act with exaggerated humility or flattery toward someone, especially to win their favor or forgiveness.
    "He had to grovel to his boss after missing the deadline."
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grovel in a sentence

  • The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded.
  • He had to grovel to his boss after missing the deadline.
  • She grovelled apologetically, hoping he'd forgive her.

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What is "grovel" in Danish?

"grovel" in Danish is kravle, krybe. grovel means: To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.

How do you use "grovel" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded." In Danish, "grovel" is kravle, krybe.

Are there other ways to say "grovel" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "grovel": kravle, krybe.

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