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wiggle in German

wiggle in German is hin und her wackeln, schlängeln, schwänzeln — wiggle means to move with small, quick side-to-side or back-and-forth motions.

wiggle in German

hin und her wackeln
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.
schlängeln
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.
schwänzeln
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.
wackeln
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.

What does "wiggle" mean?

  1. verb To move with small, quick side-to-side or back-and-forth motions.
    "The puppy wiggled with excitement when she came home."
  2. noun A quick, irregular movement from side to side.
    "She gave her hips a little wiggle as she danced."
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wiggle in a sentence

  • The puppy wiggled with excitement when she came home.
  • Try to wiggle your toes if you can feel them.
  • She gave her hips a little wiggle as she danced.

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What is "wiggle" in German?

"wiggle" in German is hin und her wackeln, schlängeln, schwänzeln. wiggle means: To move with small, quick side-to-side or back-and-forth motions.

How do you use "wiggle" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy wiggled with excitement when she came home." In German, "wiggle" is hin und her wackeln, schlängeln, schwänzeln.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "wiggle": hin und her wackeln, schlängeln, schwänzeln, wackeln.

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