falter in German
falter in German is wackeln, flackern, schwächeln — falter means to lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
falter in German
wackeln
To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.
flackern
To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.
schwächeln
To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.
zögern
(ambitransitive) To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.
ins Stocken geraten
(ambitransitive) To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.
zaudern
(ambitransitive) To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.
stolpern
To stumble.
straucheln
To stumble.
What does "falter" mean?
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verb To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
"Her voice faltered as she read the eulogy."
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verb To stumble or move unsteadily.
"He faltered on the icy steps but didn't fall."
falter in a sentence
- Her voice faltered as she read the eulogy.
- The economy faltered after the crisis hit.
- He faltered on the icy steps but didn't fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "falter" in German?
"falter" in German is wackeln, flackern, schwächeln. falter means: To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
How do you use "falter" in a sentence?
Example: "Her voice faltered as she read the eulogy." In German, "falter" is wackeln, flackern, schwächeln.
Are there other ways to say "falter" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "falter": wackeln, flackern, schwächeln, zögern, ins Stocken geraten, zaudern.
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