clumsy in German
clumsy in German is ungeschickt, unbeholfen, plump — clumsy means awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
clumsy in German
ungeschickt
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
unbeholfen
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
plump
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
tollpatschig
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
klobig
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
schwerfällig
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
klobig
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
plump
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
tollpatschig
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
ungeschickt
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
klobig
Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
plump
Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
unbeholfen
Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
sperrig
Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
unhandlich
Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
Tölpel
(informal, fairly, _, rare) A clumsy person.
What does "clumsy" mean?
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adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
"He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass."
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adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.
"It was a clumsy attempt at an apology."
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clumsy in a sentence
- He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass.
- The puppy was still clumsy on its oversized paws.
- It was a clumsy attempt at an apology.
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What is "clumsy" in German?
"clumsy" in German is ungeschickt, unbeholfen, plump. clumsy means: Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
How do you use "clumsy" in a sentence?
Example: "He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass." In German, "clumsy" is ungeschickt, unbeholfen, plump.
Are there other ways to say "clumsy" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "clumsy": ungeschickt, unbeholfen, plump, tollpatschig, klobig, schwerfällig.
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