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Yank in German

Yank in German is Ami, Yankee, Ruck — Yank means to pull something suddenly and forcefully.

Yank in German

Ami
noun
(US) A Yankee, a Northerner: someone from the Northern United States, especially from New England.
Yankee
noun
(US) A Yankee, a Northerner: someone from the Northern United States, especially from New England.
Ruck
noun
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
mit einem kurzem Ruck reißen
verb
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
mit einem kurzem Ruck zerren
verb
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
mit einem kurzem Ruck ziehen
verb
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
aus dem Verkehr ziehen
verb
(transitive, informal) To remove from distribution.

What does "Yank" mean?

  1. verb To pull something suddenly and forcefully.
    "She yanked the stuck drawer open with both hands."
  2. 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.

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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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