creep in German
creep in German is kriechen, Widerling, Kriechen — creep means to move slowly, quietly, or close to the ground.
creep in German
kriechen
The movement of something that creeps (like worms or snails).
Widerling
(uncountable) The gradual expansion or proliferation of something beyond its original goals or boundaries, considered negatively.
Kriechen
(materials science) An increase in strain with time; the gradual flow or deformation of a material under stress.
Knilch
(informal, pejorative) Someone creepy (annoyingly unpleasant), especially one who is strange or eccentric.
Widerling
(informal, pejorative) Someone creepy (annoyingly unpleasant), especially one who is strange or eccentric.
kriechen
(intransitive, of plants) To grow across a surface rather than upwards.
schleichen
What does "creep" mean?
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verb To move slowly, quietly, or close to the ground.
"The cat crept slowly towards the bird, keeping low to the ground."
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verb To change or increase very gradually, often in an unwelcome way.
"Doubt began to creep into his mind as the deadline approached."
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noun An unpleasant or unsettling person, especially one who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way.
"Nobody liked sitting near him because he was such a creep."
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creep in a sentence
- The cat crept slowly towards the bird, keeping low to the ground.
- She crept down the stairs so as not to wake anyone.
- Doubt began to creep into his mind as the deadline approached.
- Prices tend to creep up whenever the holidays get closer.
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What is "creep" in German?
"creep" in German is kriechen, Widerling, Kriechen. creep means: To move slowly, quietly, or close to the ground.
How do you use "creep" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat crept slowly towards the bird, keeping low to the ground." In German, "creep" is kriechen, Widerling, Kriechen.
Are there other ways to say "creep" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "creep": kriechen, Widerling, Kriechen, Knilch, schleichen.
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