fidgeting

ˈfɪdʒɪtɪŋ
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Translation of fidgeting into German,

Noun

behavior

small restless movements made from nervousness or boredom
Zappeln nHerumzappeln Unruhe
  • His constant fidgeting distracted the whole class.Sein ständiges Zappeln lenkte die ganze Klasse ab.

Adjective

1.

restless

moving restlessly or nervously
  • The fidgeting child couldn't sit still during the long ceremony.Das zappelige Kind konnte während der langen Zeremonie nicht still sitzen.
2.

impatient

showing signs of impatience or unease
  • Her fidgeting hands revealed her anxiety before the interview.Ihre unruhigen Hände verrieten ihre Angst vor dem Interview.
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Synonyms and analogies of fidgeting in English

Examples of fidgeting in a sentence

  • Her fidgeting with the pen grew worse as the presentation dragged on.
  • The fidgeting audience grew impatient during the lengthy speech.
  • Her fidgeting hands gave away her nervousness.
  • His fidgeting movements made it clear he was nervous.
  • The child's fidgeting behavior annoyed the teacher.
fidget
ˈfɪdʒɪt
Verb
intr.

restless movement

move restlessly, often with hands or feet, from nervousness or boredom
  • He began to fidget during the long meeting.Er fing an, während der langen Besprechung zu zappeln.
Noun
1.

movement

nervous wriggling or twitching motion
Zappeln n
  • His fidget was noticeable during the interview.Sein Gezappel war während des Interviews auffällig.
2.

restless state

state of restlessness or unease
  • He was in a constant fidget before the exam.Er war vor der Prüfung in ständiger Unruhe.

Expressions with fidget: examples in English and translations in German

Fidget Spinner
He played with his fidget spinner during class.
Fidget-Spielzeug
Zappelspielzeug
He used a fidget toy to calm his nerves.

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

Adjective
unruhigadj.

She remained fidgeting, unable to calm herself during the tense moments.

Sie blieb unruhig und konnte sich in den angespannten Momenten nicht beruhigen.

nervösadj.

The athlete was fidgeting before his big game, feeling the pressure mount.

Der Athlet war vor seinem großen Spiel nervös und spürte, wie der Druck zunahm.

Noun
dasGezappelnn.

It's best to do this under the table so you don't distract other people with your fidgeting.

Am besten tust du dies unter dem Tisch, damit du nicht andere Leute mit deinem Gezappel ablenkst.

dasRumgehampelnn.

Less fidgeting, less excuses.

Weniger Rumgehampel, weniger Ausreden.

Zappelein.

I really hate fidgeting.

Ich hasse die Zappelei.

zappeln

His fidgeting and nervous glances only heightened the uneasiness in the room.

Sein Zappeln und nervöse Blicke verstärkten nur die Beklommenheit im Raum.

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Other translations for fidgeting:

  • herumzappeln

fidgeting: Examples and translations in context

During the meeting, several attendees were fidgeting, indicating their discomfort with the topic.

Während des Meetings zappelten mehrere Teilnehmer unruhig herum, was ihr Unbehagen mit dem Thema zeigte.

I noticed him fidgeting and asked if he needed to go to the washroom.

Ich bemerkte, dass er unruhig war, und fragte, ob er eine Pause brauche.

I noticed she was fidgeting, as she was trying to pass gas discreetly.

Mir fiel auf, dass sie unruhig war, weil sie versuchte, diskret zu pupsen.

The teacher caught the students fidgeting, signaling their impatience for recess.

Der Lehrer bemerkte, wie die Schüler unruhig wurden, ein Zeichen ihrer Ungeduld auf die Pause.

While waiting for the bus, she couldn't help but start fidgeting with her bag.

Während sie auf den Bus wartete, konnte sie nicht anders, als unruhig an ihrer Tasche herumzufummeln.

Nervous students were fidgeting during the long exam, unable to focus on their papers.

Nervöse Schüler rutschten während der langen Prüfung unruhig auf ihren Stühlen hin und her, unfähig, sich auf ihre Aufgaben zu konzentrieren.

you've got two people fidgeting behind you.

die zwei hinter dir werden schon unruhig.

Still posture, avoiding fidgeting or swaying so you don't look nervous.

Ruhige Positur ohne Zappeln oder Schaukeln, damit du nicht nervös erscheinst.

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