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crumple in German

crumple in German is zerknittern, knüllen — crumple means to crush something into creases and wrinkles.

crumple in German

zerknittern
verb
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
knüllen
verb
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.

What does "crumple" mean?

  1. verb To crush something into creases and wrinkles.
    "He crumpled the letter and threw it in the bin."
  2. verb To collapse, give way, or fall apart, often suddenly.
    "Her legs seemed to crumple beneath her as she fainted."
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crumple in a sentence

  • He crumpled the letter and threw it in the bin.
  • The car's bonnet crumpled on impact.
  • Her legs seemed to crumple beneath her as she fainted.

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What is "crumple" in German?

"crumple" in German is zerknittern, knüllen. crumple means: To crush something into creases and wrinkles.

How do you use "crumple" in a sentence?

Example: "He crumpled the letter and threw it in the bin." In German, "crumple" is zerknittern, knüllen.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "crumple": zerknittern, knüllen.

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