tangled

ˈtæŋɡəld
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Translation of tangled into German

Adjective

1.

physical objects

twisted together in a messy way
  • The tangled wires were hard to separate.Die verwickelten Drähte waren schwer zu trennen.
2.

situations

complicated and difficult to understand
  • The tangled plot left the audience confused.Die verworrene Handlung verwirrte das Publikum.
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Expressions with tangled: examples in English and translations in German

sich verheddern
The kite strings get tangled up in the tree branches.
in Bürokratie verstrickt
The project is tangled in red tape, causing delays.
verworrenes Netz
Lügengeflecht
The investigation uncovered a tangled web of lies and deceit.
sich aufregen
sich ärgern
He got his shorts tangled over the small mistake.
sich verheddern
sich verknoten
My headphones always get tangled in my pocket.

Synonyms and analogies of tangled in English

Examples of tangled in a sentence

  • The tangled ropes were impossible to untie.
  • The tangled negotiations lasted for weeks.
  • Her tangled emotions made the decision difficult.
tangle
ˈtæŋɡəl
Noun
1.

physical mass

twisted mass of things intertwined
  • The wires formed a tangle behind the desk.Die Drähte bildeten ein Gewirr hinter dem Schreibtisch.
2.

conflict

argument or conflict
  • They got into a tangle over the rules.Sie gerieten in einen Konflikt über die Regeln.
3.

confusion

complicated or confused situation
  • She found herself in a legal tangle.Sie befand sich in einem rechtlichen Wirrwarr.
4.

medical

TECH.
helical fragment in nerve cells
TECH.
  • The doctor examined the tau tangle.Der Arzt untersuchte das Tau-Knäuel.
Verb
1.

physical objects

tr./intr.
mix or twist together into a confused mass
tr./intr.
  • She tangled the wires behind the TV.Sie verwirrte die Kabel hinter dem Fernseher.
2.

involve confusion

tr.
involve in a confusing or complicated situation
tr.
  • He managed to tangle himself in a web of lies..Er schaffte es, sich in ein Netz von Lügen zu verstricken
3.

conflict

intr.Rare
enter into an argument or conflict
intr.Rare
  • They often tangle over politics.Sie geraten oft wegen Politik in Streit.

Expressions with tangle: examples in English and translations in German

verstrubbelt
verheddert
His hair was in a tangle after the wind.
verheddern
verknoten
She managed to tangle up the wires.
sich verheddern
sich verwickeln
My headphones always get into a tangle in my bag.
aneinandergeraten
sich streiten
She often tangles with her brother over chores.
Wir haben uns verheddert
We got into a tangle with the fishing lines.
sich verheddern
in ein Durcheinander geraten
He got in a tangle with his homework last night.

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

Adjective / Participle
verheddertadj.

I need to reel the fishing line back in before it gets tangled.

Ich muss die Angelschnur wieder einholen, bevor sie sich verheddert.

verworrenadj.

Her emotions felt mushy and tangled after the long, exhausting day.

Ihre Gefühle waren nach dem langen, anstrengenden Tag matschig und verworren.

verwickeltadj.

The archaeologist unearthed an ancient artifact tangled with a rusted grappling hook.

Der Archäologe entdeckte ein antikes Artefakt, das mit einem verrosteten Enterhaken verwickelt war.

verwirrtadj./pp.

Thanks to the uncoiler, the pipe is not tangled or kinked.

Dank des Abwicklers wird das Rohr nicht verwirrt oder geknickt.

wirradj.

His thoughts were spiderwebbed with ideas, tangled yet brilliant.

Seine Gedanken waren mit Ideen spinnennetzartig verwoben, wirr, aber brillant.

verfangenadj./pp.

The unraveling yarn danced in the wind, tangled around the fence posts.

Der sich im Wind windende Garnfaden hatte sich um die Zaunpfähle verfangen.

verknotetadj.

The fisherman often complained about how tangled the trawl net became at times.

Der Fischer beschwerte sich oft darüber, wie verknotet das Schleppnetz manchmal wurde.

durcheinanderadj.

The yarn would mat if it got too tangled while knitting away.

Die Wolle würde sich verheddern, wenn sie beim Stricken zu sehr durcheinander geriet.

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tangled: Examples and translations in context

She teased out the tangled strands of her scarf with a comb.

Sie entwirrte die verhedderten Fäden ihres Schals mit einem Kamm.

With patience, he began to tease out the tangled threads of the fabric.

Mit Geduld begann er, die verhedderten Fäden des Stoffes auseinander zu sortieren.

She often teases out the tangled necklaces when preparing for a night out.

Sie entwirrt oft die verhedderten Ketten, wenn sie sich für einen Abend vorbereitet.

After the storm, the garden was left with tangled debris everywhere.

Nach dem Sturm war der Garten mit verhedderten Überresten überall übersät.

The tangled sheets of the bed needed to be straightened before sleeping.

Die verhedderten Bettlaken mussten gerichtet werden, bevor man schlafen konnte.

He found the old ribbon cable tangled among the other discarded wires.

Er fand das alte Flachbandkabel unter den anderen entsorgten Kabeln verheddert.

The barbed ends of the wire twisted around, creating a tangled mess.

Die stacheligen Enden des Drahtes verhedderten sich und bildeten ein Gewirr.

His tangled shoelaces caused him to trip over while running.

Seine verhedderten Schnürsenkel brachten ihn dazu, beim Laufen zu stolpern.

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