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jostle in German

jostle in German is Drängelei, Gedrängel, Gedränge — jostle means to bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.

jostle in German

Drängelei
noun
The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove.
Gedrängel
noun
The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove.
Gedränge
noun
The action of a jostling crowd.
Rempelei
noun
The action of a jostling crowd.
drängeln
verb

What does "jostle" mean?

  1. verb To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
    "Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train."
  2. verb To compete or struggle with others to get or achieve something.
    "The candidates jostled for position in the polls."
  3. noun A rough push or shove, or the general shoving of a crowd.
    "There was a bit of jostle getting off the bus."

jostle in a sentence

  • Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train.
  • He was jostled by the crowd surging toward the stage.
  • The candidates jostled for position in the polls.
  • Reporters jostled for the best spot to snap a photo.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "jostle" in German?

"jostle" in German is Drängelei, Gedrängel, Gedränge. jostle means: To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.

How do you use "jostle" in a sentence?

Example: "Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train." In German, "jostle" is Drängelei, Gedrängel, Gedränge.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "jostle": Drängelei, Gedrängel, Gedränge, Rempelei, drängeln.

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