faltering

ˈfɔːltərɪŋ
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Translation of faltering into German,

Adjective

1.

confidence

showing a lack of confidence
  • His faltering voice betrayed his nervousness..Seine zögernde Stimme verriet seine Nervosität
2.

unsteady movement

moving unsteadily or hesitantly
  • The faltering steps of the toddler were cautious..Die wankenden Schritte des Kleinkindes waren vorsichtig

Noun

1.

confidence

loss of confidence or momentum
  • His faltering during the presentation was noticeable..Sein Zögern während der Präsentation war bemerkbar
2.

communication

hesitancy or uncertainty in action or speech
  • Her faltering was evident during the presentation.Ihr Zögern war während der Präsentation offensichtlich.
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Synonyms and analogies of faltering in English

Examples of faltering in a sentence

  • The faltering project needed more support.
  • His faltering voice betrayed his nervousness.
  • The faltering light made it hard to see.
  • Her faltering was evident in her voice.
  • The team's faltering led to their defeat.
  • His faltering was noticeable during the job interview.
falter
ˈfɔːltər
Verb
intr.
1.

communication

speak hesitantly
  • Her voice faltered as she recounted the incident..Ihre Stimme begann zu stocken, als sie den Vorfall schilderte.
2.

hesitation

hesitate in purpose or action
  • He faltered before making the final decision.Er zögerte, bevor er die endgültige Entscheidung traf.
3.

movement behavior

lose strength, confidence, or move in an unsteady way
  • She began to falter during her speech.Sie begann, während ihrer Rede zu schwanken.
Noun
1.

movement

unsteady or hesitant movement or action
  • His falter was noticeable as he approached the stage.Sein Zögern war bemerkbar, als er sich der Bühne näherte.
2.

psychological state

loss of confidence or momentum
  • His falter during the presentation was noticeable..Sein Zögern während der Präsentation war bemerkbar

Translations of "faltering" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
stockendadj.

The coming to terms with the past is still faltering and tenacious today.

Die Aufarbeitung der Vergangenheit ist bis heute stockend und zäh.

unsichereadj.

The audience sensed her faltering energy as the performance went on.

Das Publikum spürte ihre unsichere Energie, als die Aufführung weiterging.

zögerlichadj.

Further, some of the progress has been too faltering.

Außerdem sind einige der Schritte zu zögerlich.

unsicheradj.

The path became steep and faltering, testing their resolve.

Der Weg wurde steil und unsicher, was ihren Entschluss auf die Probe stellte.

Noun
dasZögernnn.

Her faltering in the competition began when she doubted her abilities.

Ihr Zögern im Wettbewerb begann, als sie an ihren Fähigkeiten zweifelte.

Schwankenn.

Any faltering, any hesitation would be a betrayal of the fatherland!

Jedes Schwanken, jedes Zögern wäre Verrat am Vaterland!

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faltering: Examples and translations in context

The candidate gave a faltering response to the tough question.

Der Kandidat gab eine stockende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.

The musician's faltering fingers struggled to play the complex piece.

Die stockenden Finger des Musikers hatten Mühe, das komplexe Stück zu spielen.

Unfortunately, other signs point to an uneven, faltering global recovery.

Unglücklicherweise deuten andere Anzeichen auf eine ungleichmäßige, stockende globale Erholung hin.

Almost everyone has heard of faltering or completely failed digitization projects.

Fast jeder hat schon einmal von stockenden oder gar völlig gescheiterten Digitalisierungsprojekten gehört.

The actress's faltering lines disrupted the flow of the scene.

Die stockenden Zeilen der Schauspielerin störten den Fluss der Szene.

The complete closing of the gap has not yet been realized due to faltering planning due to environmental guidelines.

Der komplette Lückenschluss wurde bislang aufgrund stockender Planungen wegen Umweltrichtlinien noch nicht realisiert.

The teacher's faltering explanation confused the students.

Die stockende Erklärung des Lehrers verwirrte die Schüler.

The toddler took faltering steps as he learned to walk.

Der Kleinkind machte unsichere Schritte, als es laufen lernte.

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