wring in German
wring in German is wringen, auswringen — wring means to twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
wring in German
wringen
Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.
auswringen
Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.
What does "wring" mean?
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verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
"She wrung out the wet towel over the sink."
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verb To twist and clasp the hands together from distress or anxiety.
"He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results."
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verb To obtain something with difficulty or by applying pressure, such as forcing out a confession.
"The journalist finally wrung a confession out of the suspect."
wring in a sentence
- She wrung out the wet towel over the sink.
- He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results.
- The journalist finally wrung a confession out of the suspect.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "wring" in German?
"wring" in German is wringen, auswringen. wring means: To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
How do you use "wring" in a sentence?
Example: "She wrung out the wet towel over the sink." In German, "wring" is wringen, auswringen.
Are there other ways to say "wring" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "wring": wringen, auswringen.
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