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droop in German

droop in German is durchhängen, herabhängen, herabsinken — droop means to bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.

droop in German

durchhängen
verb
(intransitive) To hang downward; to sag.
herabhängen
verb
(intransitive) To hang downward; to sag.
herabsinken
verb
(intransitive) To hang downward; to sag.
herunterhängen
verb
(intransitive) To hang downward; to sag.
heruntersinken
verb
(intransitive) To hang downward; to sag.
abschlaffen
verb
(intransitive) To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.
ermatten
verb
(intransitive) To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.
erschlaffen
verb
(intransitive) To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.
nachgeben
verb
(intransitive) To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.
schwinden
verb
(intransitive) To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.
welken
verb
(intransitive) To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.

What does "droop" mean?

  1. verb To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
    "The flowers began to droop after a few days without water."
  2. verb To lose energy, enthusiasm, or spirit.
    "His confidence drooped after the harsh review."

droop in a sentence

  • The flowers began to droop after a few days without water.
  • Her shoulders drooped after the long shift.
  • His confidence drooped after the harsh review.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "droop" in German?

"droop" in German is durchhängen, herabhängen, herabsinken. droop means: To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.

How do you use "droop" in a sentence?

Example: "The flowers began to droop after a few days without water." In German, "droop" is durchhängen, herabhängen, herabsinken.

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

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "droop": durchhängen, herabhängen, herabsinken, herunterhängen, heruntersinken, abschlaffen.

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