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contortionist in German

contortionist in German is Kontorsionist, Schlangenmensch — contortionist means a performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions.

contortionist in German

Kontorsionist
noun
An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.
Schlangenmensch
noun
An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.

What does "contortionist" mean?

  1. noun A performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions.
    "The circus contortionist folded herself into a small glass box."
  2. noun Someone who twists the meaning of words or arguments to suit themselves.
    "The lawyer was a verbal contortionist, spinning every fact in his client's favor."
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contortionist in a sentence

  • The circus contortionist folded herself into a small glass box.
  • He trained for years to become a professional contortionist.
  • The lawyer was a verbal contortionist, spinning every fact in his client's favor.

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What is "contortionist" in German?

"contortionist" in German is Kontorsionist, Schlangenmensch. contortionist means: A performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions.

How do you use "contortionist" in a sentence?

Example: "The circus contortionist folded herself into a small glass box." In German, "contortionist" is Kontorsionist, Schlangenmensch.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "contortionist": Kontorsionist, Schlangenmensch.

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