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awkward in German

awkward in German is verlegen, schüchtern, ungelenk — awkward means causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.

awkward in German

verlegen
adj
schüchtern
adj
ungelenk
adj
ungeschickt
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
unbeholfen
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
tollpatschig
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
patschert
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
tölpelhaft
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
umständlich
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
peinlich
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
beklemmend
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
betreten
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
patschert
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
umständlich
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
unangenehm
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
Umstände machend
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
umständlich
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
unangenehm
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
verdreht
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
verkorkst
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

What does "awkward" mean?

  1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
    "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
  2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
    "He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
  3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
    "The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs."
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awkward in a sentence

  • There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat.
  • She felt awkward meeting her ex at the party.
  • He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball.
  • The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs.

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What is "awkward" in German?

"awkward" in German is verlegen, schüchtern, ungelenk. awkward means: Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.

How do you use "awkward" in a sentence?

Example: "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat." In German, "awkward" is verlegen, schüchtern, ungelenk.

Are there other ways to say "awkward" in German?

Yes — German has 16 translations listed for "awkward": verlegen, schüchtern, ungelenk, ungeschickt, unbeholfen, tollpatschig.

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