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Kriechen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kriechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to crawl", "to creep" or "to sneak".
Essential properties of "kriechen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kriechen
- Simple past: kroch
- Participle: gekrochen
irregularintransitive
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 "kriechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To move slowly on the ground, often on hands and knees or belly"
- Definition: "To move slowly and close to the ground, usually with the body touching the ground."
- Translation(s): to crawl, to creep
- Synonym(s): Robben, Krabbeln
- Antonym(s): Rennen
- Related word(s): Kriechend, Kriechend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Schnecke kriecht langsam über den Boden.
- Der Soldat kriecht durch den Schlamm.
- Das Baby kriecht auf allen Vieren.
2.) "To move quietly and cautiously to avoid detection"
- Definition: "To move stealthily or carefully so as not to be discovered."
- Translation(s): to creep, to sneak, to slink
- Synonym(s): schleichen, sich anschleichen
- Related word(s): anschleichend, Schleich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Dieb kriecht durch das Fenster.
- Die Katze kriecht leise auf ihre Beute zu.
- Er kriecht durch die Dunkelheit, um nicht gesehen zu werden.
3.) "To behave in an overly submissive or flattering way"
- Definition: "To show excessive submission or flattery towards someone."
- Translation(s): to grovel, to fawn, to crawl, to kowtow
- Synonym(s): Schmeicheln, Sich Unterwerfen
- Related word(s): Devot, Unterwürfig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Angestellte kriecht vor seinem Chef.
- Sie kriecht vor ihrem Lehrer, um bessere Noten zu bekommen.
- Er kriecht vor den Reichen in der Hoffnung auf eine Spende.