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
schüchtern
ungelenk
ungeschickt
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
unbeholfen
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
tollpatschig
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
patschert
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
tölpelhaft
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
umständlich
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
peinlich
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
beklemmend
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
betreten
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
patschert
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
umständlich
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
unangenehm
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
Umstände machend
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
umständlich
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
unangenehm
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
verdreht
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
verkorkst
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
What does "awkward" mean?
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adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
"There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
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adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
"He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
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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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