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squatting in German

squatting in German is Hausbesetzung — squatting means the posture of crouching low with bent knees.

squatting in German

Hausbesetzung
noun
The act or general practice of occupying a building or land without the permission of the owner.

What does "squatting" mean?

  1. noun The posture of crouching low with bent knees.
    "Long periods of squatting can strain the knees if you're not used to it."
  2. noun The practice of living in a building or on land without permission.
    "Squatting became more common in the city during the housing shortage."
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squatting in a sentence

  • Long periods of squatting can strain the knees if you're not used to it.
  • Squatting became more common in the city during the housing shortage.

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What is "squatting" in German?

"squatting" in German is Hausbesetzung. squatting means: The posture of crouching low with bent knees.

How do you use "squatting" in a sentence?

Example: "Long periods of squatting can strain the knees if you're not used to it." In German, "squatting" is Hausbesetzung.

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