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hinken — meaning in English

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English meaning

limp verb To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.

Senses

hinken is used for these senses in English:

limp An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
limp (intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.

limp — full definition

verb To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.
verb To move along slowly and with difficulty, as if something is malfunctioning.
adj Lacking firmness or stiffness; soft and floppy.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Gehbehinderung humpeln lahmen