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knüllen — meaning in English

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English meaning

crumple verb To crush something into creases and wrinkles.
scrunch verb To press and fold something tightly into a smaller shape.

Senses

knüllen is used for these senses in English:

crumple (transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
scrunch (transitive) To crumple and squeeze to make more compact.

crumple — full definition

verb To crush something into creases and wrinkles.
verb To collapse, give way, or fall apart, often suddenly.

scrunch — full definition

verb To press and fold something tightly into a smaller shape.
verb To tighten your face muscles, screwing up your features, because of pain or doubt.

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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.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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

zerknittern zusammenknüllen zerknautschen zerknüllen zusammenknautschen