Hocken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hocken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to squat", "to crouch" or "to hunker down".

Essential properties of "hocken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hocken
  • Simple past: hockte
  • Participle: gehockt

See full conjugation of hocken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hocken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To squat or crouch"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hockte vor dem Kamin und wärmte sich auf.He squatted in front of the fireplace and warmed himself up.
  2. Die Kinder hockten im Kreis und spielten ein Spiel.The children crouched in a circle and played a game.
  3. Sie hockte auf dem Boden und sortierte ihre Papiere.She squatted on the floor and sorted her papers.

2.) "To loaf around, to hang out idly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hockt den ganzen Tag nur vor dem Fernseher.He just sits in front of the TV all day.
  2. Anstatt zu arbeiten, hocken sie nur herum und trinken Bier.Instead of working, they just sit around and drink beer.
  3. Wir sollten nicht den ganzen Tag hier hocken, lass uns etwas unternehmen.We shouldn't just sit around here all day, let's do something.

3.) "To stay or live somewhere for a long time, often unwillingly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hockt schon seit Jahren in dieser kleinen Wohnung.He's been stuck in this small apartment for years.
  2. Wie lange willst du noch bei deinen Eltern hocken?How long do you want to stay with your parents?
  3. Sie hocken den ganzen Sommer über in ihrem Ferienhaus.They spend the whole summer stuck in their holiday home.
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