bent in German

bent in German is gebeugt, verbogen, gay — bent means curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.

bent in German

gebeugt

adj

(Of something that is usually straight) Folded, dented.

verbogen

adj

(Of something that is usually straight) Folded, dented.

gay

adj

(derogatory, colloquial, chiefly, UK) Homosexual.

homosexuell

adj

(derogatory, colloquial, chiefly, UK) Homosexual.

entschieden

adj

(with, on) Determined or insistent; inclined, set.

What does "bent" mean?

adjective Curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.
"She straightened the bent paper clip and used it to open the lock."
adjective Corrupt or dishonest, especially describing an official.
"Everyone in town knew the bent inspector would ignore problems for a small bribe."
adjective Strongly determined to do something.
"The two teams were bent on winning the trophy this year."
noun A natural inclination, skill, or tendency.
"She has a natural bent for music and picked up the piano quickly."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

bent in a sentence

She straightened the bent paper clip and used it to open the lock.
The bent spoon would not fit inside the jar.
Everyone in town knew the bent inspector would ignore problems for a small bribe.
In the novel, the detective slowly discovers that his boss is bent.

Similar words in German

flair hang knack leaning predilection proclivity propensity set

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "bent" in German?

"bent" in German is gebeugt, verbogen, gay. bent means: Curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.

How do you use "bent" in a sentence?

Example: "She straightened the bent paper clip and used it to open the lock." In German, "bent" is gebeugt, verbogen, gay.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "bent": gebeugt, verbogen, gay, homosexuell, entschieden.

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