crooked in German
crooked in German is krumm, schief, bogenförmig — crooked means bent or twisted rather than straight.
crooked in German
krumm
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
schief
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
bogenförmig
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
de
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
schief
Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
schräg
Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
krumm
(figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
betrügerisch
(figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
link
(figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
unehrlich
(figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
What does "crooked" mean?
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adj Bent or twisted rather than straight.
"The old fence posts were crooked and leaning."
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adj Dishonest or corrupt.
"The journalist exposed a crooked politician taking bribes."
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crooked in a sentence
- The old fence posts were crooked and leaning.
- The journalist exposed a crooked politician taking bribes.
- The used-car dealer had a reputation for crooked deals.
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What is "crooked" in German?
"crooked" in German is krumm, schief, bogenförmig. crooked means: Bent or twisted rather than straight.
How do you use "crooked" in a sentence?
Example: "The old fence posts were crooked and leaning." In German, "crooked" is krumm, schief, bogenförmig.
Are there other ways to say "crooked" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "crooked": krumm, schief, bogenförmig, de, schräg, betrügerisch.
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