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Zucken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zucken" is used as verb with the meaning of "twitch", "jerk" or "flinch".
Essential properties of "zucken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zucken
- Simple past: zuckte
- Participle: gezuckt
regularintransitive
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 "zucken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To twitch or contract abruptly (muscles/body parts)"
- Definition: "To move or contract abruptly, especially muscles or body parts."
- Translation(s): twitch, jerk, flinch, convulse
- Synonym(s): Zittern, Beben, Zusammenzucken
- Antonym(s): Stillstehen
- Related word(s): Zucken lassen, Zuckend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Seine Augen zuckten nervös hin und her.
- Bei dem lauten Geräusch zuckte sie zusammen.
- Der Muskel in seinem Arm zuckte unkontrolliert.
2.) "To shrug (shoulders)"
- Definition: "To make a quick and brief movement, especially with the shoulders."
- Translation(s): shrug
- Synonym(s): Achselzucken
- Related word(s): Achselzucken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als er die Frage nicht beantworten konnte.
- Sie zuckte gleichgültig mit den Achseln.
- Als Antwort zuckte er nur die Schultern.
3.) "To flicker or flash (light/fire)"
- Definition: "To move quickly from side to side, especially referring to light or fire."
- Translation(s): flicker, flash, dart, gleam
- Synonym(s): Flackern, Flimmern
- Related word(s): zuckend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Blitze zuckten am Himmel.
- Das Licht der Kerze zuckte im Wind.
- Ein Lächeln zuckte über ihr Gesicht.