squat in German
squat in German is untersetzt, Hocke, Kniebeuge — squat means short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall.
squat in German
untersetzt
Relatively short or low, and thick or broad.
Hocke
A position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.
Kniebeuge
besetztes Haus
A building occupied without permission, as practiced by a squatter.
hocken
To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.
besetzen
To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.
kauern
To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.
What does "squat" mean?
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adj Short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall.
"The old cottage had a squat chimney at one end."
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verb To crouch down close to the ground by bending the knees.
"She squatted next to the campfire to warm her hands."
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verb To do a strength exercise where you bend your knees and lower your body, often with weight on your shoulders.
"He can squat twice his own bodyweight."
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verb To live in or occupy a building or land without owning it or having permission.
"The family had been squatting in the abandoned warehouse for months."
squat in a sentence
- The old cottage had a squat chimney at one end.
- He was a squat man with powerful shoulders.
- She squatted next to the campfire to warm her hands.
- The cat squatted low before pouncing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "squat" in German?
"squat" in German is untersetzt, Hocke, Kniebeuge. squat means: Short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall.
How do you use "squat" in a sentence?
Example: "The old cottage had a squat chimney at one end." In German, "squat" is untersetzt, Hocke, Kniebeuge.
Are there other ways to say "squat" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "squat": untersetzt, Hocke, Kniebeuge, besetztes Haus, hocken, besetzen.
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