haywire in German
haywire in German is drunter und drüber, durcheinander — haywire means thin, flexible wire originally used to bind bales of hay.
haywire in German
drunter und drüber
Behaviorally erratic or uncontrollable, especially of a machine or mechanical process.
durcheinander
Behaviorally erratic or uncontrollable, especially of a machine or mechanical process.
What does "haywire" mean?
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noun Thin, flexible wire originally used to bind bales of hay.
"He fixed the fence with a bit of old haywire."
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adj Out of control, malfunctioning, or thrown into chaos.
"The whole system went haywire the moment the power flickered."
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haywire in a sentence
- He fixed the fence with a bit of old haywire.
- The whole system went haywire the moment the power flickered.
- Her plans went haywire when the flight got cancelled.
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What is "haywire" in German?
"haywire" in German is drunter und drüber, durcheinander. haywire means: Thin, flexible wire originally used to bind bales of hay.
How do you use "haywire" in a sentence?
Example: "He fixed the fence with a bit of old haywire." In German, "haywire" is drunter und drüber, durcheinander.
Are there other ways to say "haywire" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "haywire": drunter und drüber, durcheinander.
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