Yank in German
Yank in German is Ami, Yankee, Ruck — Yank means to pull something suddenly and forcefully.
Yank in German
Ami
(US) A Yankee, a Northerner: someone from the Northern United States, especially from New England.
Yankee
(US) A Yankee, a Northerner: someone from the Northern United States, especially from New England.
Ruck
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
mit einem kurzem Ruck reißen
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
mit einem kurzem Ruck zerren
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
mit einem kurzem Ruck ziehen
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
aus dem Verkehr ziehen
(transitive, informal) To remove from distribution.
What does "Yank" mean?
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verb To pull something suddenly and forcefully.
"She yanked the stuck drawer open with both hands."
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noun Informal (often outside the US), a term for an American, especially one from the northern states.
"The tour group had a couple of Yanks among the mostly British crowd."
Yank in a sentence
- She yanked the stuck drawer open with both hands.
- He yanked the cord out of the wall in frustration.
- The tour group had a couple of Yanks among the mostly British crowd.
Similar words in German
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Yank" in German?
"Yank" in German is Ami, Yankee, Ruck. Yank means: To pull something suddenly and forcefully.
How do you use "Yank" in a sentence?
Example: "She yanked the stuck drawer open with both hands." In German, "Yank" is Ami, Yankee, Ruck.
Are there other ways to say "Yank" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "Yank": Ami, Yankee, Ruck, mit einem kurzem Ruck reißen, mit einem kurzem Ruck zerren, mit einem kurzem Ruck ziehen.
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