squirm

skwɜːrm
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Translation of squirm into German,

Verb

intr.
1.

physical discomfort

move body in twisting motion from discomfort
  • He began to squirm in his seat during the lecture.Er begann, sich während des Vortrags auf seinem Sitz zu winden.
2.

emotional response

feel or show embarrassment or shame
  • He squirmed under the intense questioning..Er fühlte sich unwohl unter dem intensiven Verhör
3.

avoidance

Rare
evade a question or situation
Rare
  • He tried to squirm out of answering the question.Er versuchte, der Frage auszuweichen.

Noun

movement

twisting, snakelike movement of the body
Winden n
  • The child gave a squirm of excitement.Das Kind begann vor Aufregung zu winden.
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Expressions with squirm: examples in English and translations in German

jemanden verlegen machen
jemanden in Verlegenheit bringen
His teasing made her squirm in her seat.

Synonyms and analogies of squirm in English

Examples of squirm in a sentence

  • She tried not to squirm as the itchy sweater bothered her.
  • She squirmed at the thought of speaking in public.
  • The awkward compliment made him squirm.
  • She tried to squirm out of the awkward conversation.
  • The politician squirmed when asked about the scandal.
  • He felt a squirm of discomfort in his seat.

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

Verb
zappelnv.

And it's also a little fun to watch you squirm.

Es macht auch Spaß, wenn Sie ein bisschen zappeln.

sich windenv.

They do it because they like to see people squirm.

Sie tun es, weil sie gerne sehen, wie Menschen sich winden.

sich krümmenv.

Or I head back to New York and watch you squirm.

Sonst fahre ich zurück nach New York und schaue zu, wie Sie sich krümmen.

Noun
dasWindennn.

Their saltiness makes you squirm and makes everything else taste even better.

Ihre Salzigkeit bringen einen zum Winden, und alles andere schmeckt dadurch noch besser.

dasKrümmennn.

She is also likely to squirm and roll around enthusiastically.

Sie wird sich wahrscheinlich auch ganz enthusiastisch krümmen und herumrollen.

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Other translations for squirm:

  • dich windest

squirm: Examples and translations in context

The kitten would squirm playfully whenever you tickled its belly.

Das Kätzchen zappelte spielerisch, wenn man seinen Bauch kitzelte.

The child's unexpected squirm during the photo made everyone laugh.

Das unerwartete Zappeln des Kindes während des Fotos brachte alle zum Lachen.

With a curious squirm, the kitten explored every corner of the box.

Mit einem neugierigen Zappeln erkundete das Kätzchen jede Ecke der Kiste.

The fish made a quick squirm as it flopped on the dock.

Der Fisch machte ein schnelles Zappeln, als er auf den Steg klatschte.

The baby would squirm and wriggle when it was time for a diaper change.

Das Baby zappelte und wand sich, wenn es Zeit für einen Windelwechsel war.

The caterpillar continued to squirm as it struggled to break free from the cocoon.

Die Raupe zappelte weiter, als sie versuchte, sich aus dem Kokon zu befreien.

Her playful squirm in the blankets made a cozy scene on the couch.

Ihr spielerisches Zappeln in den Decken machte eine gemütliche Szene auf der Couch.

That last-minute squirm during the exam led me to second-guess my answers.

Dieses Zappeln in letzter Minute während der Prüfung ließ mich an meinen Antworten zweifeln.

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