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.
"She crept down the stairs so as not to wake anyone."
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verb To change or increase very gradually, often in an unwelcome way.
"Costs have been creeping up all year."
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noun An unpleasant or unsettling person, especially one who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way.
"She blocked him after he turned out to be a total creep."
creep in a sentence
- She crept down the stairs so as not to wake anyone.
- Ivy had crept up the entire side of the old house.
- Costs have been creeping up all year.
- She blocked him after he turned out to be a total creep.
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Frequently asked questions
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: "She crept down the stairs so as not to wake anyone." 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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