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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?

  1. adjective Curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.
    "The bike's front wheel was badly bent after the crash."
  2. adjective Corrupt or dishonest, especially describing an official.
    "The film centers on a bent cop who takes bribes from local gangs."
  3. adjective Strongly determined to do something.
    "She seemed bent on proving everyone wrong."
  4. noun A natural inclination, skill, or tendency.
    "He always had a bent for fixing things with his hands."

bent in a sentence

  • The bike's front wheel was badly bent after the crash.
  • The film centers on a bent cop who takes bribes from local gangs.
  • She seemed bent on proving everyone wrong.
  • He was bent on finishing the marathon no matter how tired he got.

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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: "The bike's front wheel was badly bent after the crash." 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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