wriggle in German
wriggle in German is schlängeln, sich winden, zappeln — wriggle means to twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.
wriggle in German
schlängeln
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.
sich winden
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.
zappeln
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.
What does "wriggle" mean?
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verb To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.
"The puppy wriggled out of her arms and ran off."
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verb To use clever or evasive means to escape a difficult situation.
"She tried to wriggle out of paying the fine."
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wriggle in a sentence
- The puppy wriggled out of her arms and ran off.
- He wriggled his toes in the warm sand.
- She tried to wriggle out of paying the fine.
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What is "wriggle" in German?
"wriggle" in German is schlängeln, sich winden, zappeln. wriggle means: To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.
How do you use "wriggle" in a sentence?
Example: "The puppy wriggled out of her arms and ran off." In German, "wriggle" is schlängeln, sich winden, zappeln.
Are there other ways to say "wriggle" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "wriggle": schlängeln, sich winden, zappeln.
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