Schlängeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schlängeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wind", "to meander" or "to snake".

Essential properties of "schlängeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schlängeln
  • Simple past: schlängelte
  • Participle: geschlängelt

See full conjugation of schlängeln

regularintransitivereflexive
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 "schlängeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move in curves or zigzagging, like a snake"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss schlängelt sich durch das Tal.The river winds through the valley.
  2. Die Straße schlängelt sich den Berg hinauf.The road snakes up the mountain.
  3. Der Wanderweg schlängelt sich durch den Wald.The hiking trail meanders through the forest.

2.) "Move with difficulty through obstacles or crowds"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schlängelt sich durch die Menge.He wriggles through the crowd.
  2. Sie schlängelt sich durch den Verkehr.She snakes through the traffic.
  3. Wir schlängeln uns durch das Gedränge.We wriggle through the throng.
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