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dangle in German

dangle in German is baumeln, baumeln lassen, schlenkern — dangle means to hang loosely, swinging freely.

dangle in German

baumeln
verb
(intransitive) To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
baumeln
verb
(transitive) To hang or trail something loosely.
baumeln lassen
verb
(transitive) To hang or trail something loosely.
schlenkern
verb
(transitive) To hang or trail something loosely.

What does "dangle" mean?

  1. verb To hang loosely, swinging freely.
    "Her earrings dangled as she shook her head."
  2. verb To offer something as an enticing possibility.
    "The company dangled a big bonus to keep her from quitting."
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dangle in a sentence

  • Her earrings dangled as she shook her head.
  • His legs dangled off the edge of the dock.
  • The company dangled a big bonus to keep her from quitting.

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What is "dangle" in German?
"dangle" in German is baumeln, baumeln lassen, schlenkern. dangle means: To hang loosely, swinging freely.
How do you use "dangle" in a sentence?
Example: "Her earrings dangled as she shook her head." In German, "dangle" is baumeln, baumeln lassen, schlenkern.
Are there other ways to say "dangle" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "dangle": baumeln, baumeln lassen, schlenkern.
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