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hunker in German

hunker in German is hocken, ducken, kauern — hunker means to crouch or squat down close to the ground.

hunker in German

hocken
verb
(intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down
ducken
verb
(intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down
kauern
verb
(intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down

What does "hunker" mean?

  1. verb To crouch or squat down close to the ground.
    "They hunkered down behind the wall to avoid the wind."
  2. verb (usually "hunker down") To settle in and commit to a task or wait something out.
    "We hunkered down with snacks and blankets to ride out the storm."

hunker in a sentence

  • They hunkered down behind the wall to avoid the wind.
  • We hunkered down with snacks and blankets to ride out the storm.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hunker" in German?

"hunker" in German is hocken, ducken, kauern. hunker means: To crouch or squat down close to the ground.

How do you use "hunker" in a sentence?

Example: "They hunkered down behind the wall to avoid the wind." In German, "hunker" is hocken, ducken, kauern.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "hunker": hocken, ducken, kauern.

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