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squint in German

squint in German is Schielen, Strabismus, blinzeln — squint means to look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better.

squint in German

Schielen
noun
An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
Schielen
noun
The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
Strabismus
noun
The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
blinzeln
verb
(intransitive) To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
die Augen zusammenkneifen
verb
(intransitive) To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
schielen
verb

What does "squint" mean?

  1. verb To look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better.
    "He squinted at the sun as he searched for the plane."
  2. verb To have eyes that point in different directions; to suffer from a vision condition called strabismus.
    "Their toddler squints slightly in one eye."
  3. noun An expression made by narrowing the eyes.
    "She gave the document a suspicious squint."

squint in a sentence

  • He squinted at the sun as he searched for the plane.
  • She squinted at the tiny print on the label.
  • Their toddler squints slightly in one eye.
  • She gave the document a suspicious squint.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "squint" in German?

"squint" in German is Schielen, Strabismus, blinzeln. squint means: To look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better.

How do you use "squint" in a sentence?

Example: "He squinted at the sun as he searched for the plane." In German, "squint" is Schielen, Strabismus, blinzeln.

Are there other ways to say "squint" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "squint": Schielen, Strabismus, blinzeln, die Augen zusammenkneifen, schielen.

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