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limp in German

limp in German is Gehbehinderung, Hinken, hinken — limp means to walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.

limp in German

Gehbehinderung
noun
An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
Hinken
noun
An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
hinken
verb
(intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.
humpeln
verb
(intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.
lahmen
verb
(intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.

What does "limp" mean?

  1. verb To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.
    "He limped off the pitch after twisting his ankle."
  2. verb To move along slowly and with difficulty, as if something is malfunctioning.
    "The damaged plane limped back to base on one engine."
  3. adj Lacking firmness or stiffness; soft and floppy.
    "The lettuce had gone limp in the fridge."

limp in a sentence

  • He limped off the pitch after twisting his ankle.
  • She limped home, still sore from the fall.
  • The damaged plane limped back to base on one engine.
  • The lettuce had gone limp in the fridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "limp" in German?

"limp" in German is Gehbehinderung, Hinken, hinken. limp means: To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.

How do you use "limp" in a sentence?

Example: "He limped off the pitch after twisting his ankle." In German, "limp" is Gehbehinderung, Hinken, hinken.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "limp": Gehbehinderung, Hinken, hinken, humpeln, lahmen.

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