slouch in German
slouch in German is herumhängen, herumlungern, Durchhänger — slouch means to stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.
slouch in German
herumhängen
A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance
herumlungern
A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance
Durchhänger
Any depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.
Schlafmütze
Someone who is slow to act.
Niete
(dated) An awkward, heavy, clownish fellow.
Versager
(dated) An awkward, heavy, clownish fellow.
What does "slouch" mean?
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verb To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.
"Don't slouch at your desk all day — it's bad for your back."
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noun A drooping, lazy posture, or (informally) someone who lacks skill or effort.
"He's no slouch when it comes to chess."
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slouch in a sentence
- Don't slouch at your desk all day — it's bad for your back.
- He's no slouch when it comes to chess.
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What is "slouch" in German?
"slouch" in German is herumhängen, herumlungern, Durchhänger. slouch means: To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.
How do you use "slouch" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't slouch at your desk all day — it's bad for your back." In German, "slouch" is herumhängen, herumlungern, Durchhänger.
Are there other ways to say "slouch" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "slouch": herumhängen, herumlungern, Durchhänger, Schlafmütze, Niete, Versager.
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