crumple in German
crumple in German is zerknittern, knüllen — crumple means to crush something into creases and wrinkles.
crumple in German
zerknittern
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
knüllen
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
What does "crumple" mean?
-
verb To crush something into creases and wrinkles.
"He crumpled the letter and threw it in the bin."
-
verb To collapse, give way, or fall apart, often suddenly.
"Her legs seemed to crumple beneath her as she fainted."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
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.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.