cling in German
cling in German is haften, klammern, hängen — cling means to hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
cling in German
haften
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
klammern
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
hängen
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
klammern
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
What does "cling" mean?
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verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
"The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate."
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verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
"The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat."
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verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.
"She clung to the idea that he might still change."
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cling in a sentence
- The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate.
- He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
- The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat.
- She clung to the idea that he might still change.
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What is "cling" in German?
"cling" in German is haften, klammern, hängen. cling means: To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
How do you use "cling" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate." In German, "cling" is haften, klammern, hängen.
Are there other ways to say "cling" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "cling": haften, klammern, hängen.
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