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kurbeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

crank noun A handle or arm turned to operate a machine or mechanism.

Senses

kurbeln is used for these senses in English:

crank (rare) A twist or turn in speech; word play consisting in a change of the form or meaning of a word.
crank (intransitive, dated) To run with a winding course; to double; to crook; to wind and turn.

crank — full definition

noun A handle or arm turned to operate a machine or mechanism.
noun A person seen as eccentric, obsessive, or holding strange fringe beliefs.
adjective Grouchy or irritable (informal, chiefly used as "cranky").
verb To turn using a crank, or to start a machine by turning one.

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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

Kurbel Miesepeter Kauz Sonderling Spinner ankurbeln