shrug in German
shrug in German is Achselzucken, Schulterzucken, mit den Achseln zucken — shrug means to raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
shrug in German
Achselzucken
Schulterzucken
mit den Achseln zucken
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
mit den Schultern zucken
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
What does "shrug" mean?
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verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
"He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
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noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
"She answered the question with a shrug."
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noun A short, cropped, cardigan-like garment.
"She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress."
shrug in a sentence
- He just shrugged when asked why he was late.
- She answered the question with a shrug.
- She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "shrug" in German?
"shrug" in German is Achselzucken, Schulterzucken, mit den Achseln zucken. shrug means: To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
How do you use "shrug" in a sentence?
Example: "He just shrugged when asked why he was late." In German, "shrug" is Achselzucken, Schulterzucken, mit den Achseln zucken.
Are there other ways to say "shrug" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "shrug": Achselzucken, Schulterzucken, mit den Achseln zucken, mit den Schultern zucken.
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