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awry in German

awry in German is schief, krumm, daneben — awry means turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.

awry in German

schief
adj
Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
krumm
adj
Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
schief
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
daneben
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
falsch
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
fehlerhaft
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
krumm
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
letz
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
verquer
adv
Perversely, improperly.

What does "awry" mean?

  1. adj Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.
    "His tie was awry after the long flight."
  2. adv Wrongly; off course; not as planned.
    "Their plans went awry when the flight was cancelled."
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awry in a sentence

  • His tie was awry after the long flight.
  • Their plans went awry when the flight was cancelled.

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What is "awry" in German?

"awry" in German is schief, krumm, daneben. awry means: Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.

How do you use "awry" in a sentence?

Example: "His tie was awry after the long flight." In German, "awry" is schief, krumm, daneben.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "awry": schief, krumm, daneben, falsch, fehlerhaft, letz.

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