shrink in German
shrink in German is Irrenarzt, Seelenklempner, schrumpfen — shrink means to become or make smaller.
shrink in German
Irrenarzt
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
Seelenklempner
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
schrumpfen
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
abnehmen
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
schrumpfen
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
drücken
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
scheuen
(intransitive) To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
What does "shrink" mean?
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verb To become or make smaller.
"The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
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verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
"She shrank from his angry stare."
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noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).
"He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident."
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shrink in a sentence
- The wool sweater shrank in the wash.
- Rising costs have shrunk the company's profit margins.
- She shrank from his angry stare.
- I don't shrink from hard work, but I dislike doing it for no reason.
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What is "shrink" in German?
"shrink" in German is Irrenarzt, Seelenklempner, schrumpfen. shrink means: To become or make smaller.
How do you use "shrink" in a sentence?
Example: "The wool sweater shrank in the wash." In German, "shrink" is Irrenarzt, Seelenklempner, schrumpfen.
Are there other ways to say "shrink" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "shrink": Irrenarzt, Seelenklempner, schrumpfen, abnehmen, drücken, scheuen.
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