tangling

ˈtæŋɡlɪŋ
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Translation of tangling into German,

Adjective

1.

twisting

causing to become twisted together
verheddert
  • The tangling wires were hard to separate.Die verheddert Kabel ließen sich nur schwer entwirren.
2.

complexity

confusing or complicating
  • The tangling instructions made the task difficult.Die verwirrenden Anweisungen machten die Aufgabe schwierig.

Noun

1.

disorder

the process of things becoming twisted together
Verhedderung Verheddern Verknotung Verflechtung
  • Tangling often happens when you store headphones in your pocket.Eine Verhedderung tritt oft auf, wenn man Kopfhörer in der Hosentasche aufbewahrt.
2.

twisted mass

a structure where things are twisted together
  • The tangling of the ropes made them hard to separate.Die Verwicklung der Seile machte es schwer, sie zu trennen.
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Synonyms and analogies of tangling in English

Examples of tangling in a sentence

  • Her hair was full of tangling knots after the windy day.
  • The tangling plot of the movie left the audience puzzled.
  • Her tangling explanation only added to the confusion.
  • Tangling of the extension cords made setup take twice as long.
  • She complained about the tangling of her necklace chain in the jewelry box.
  • A tangling of charger cords spilled from the drawer like a nest.
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 "tangling" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasKabelgewirrnn.

To avoid tangling wires, this sensor is installed at a fix place.

Dieser Sensor wird fix montiert, um ein Kabelgewirr zu vermeiden.

dieVerwirrungnf.

Alcohol really dries out your hair and makes it more prone to tangling.

Alkohol trocknet Ihr Haar wirklich aus und macht es anfälliger für Verwirrung.

dasVerwirrennn.

This keeps strands from tangling around each other as you brush and style your hair.

Dieses hält Fasern vom Verwirren um einander, während du dein Haar bürstest und style.

dasVerwickelnnn.

Now there is no more tangling of the leash.

Jetzt gibt es kein Verwickeln der Leine mehr.

dieVerwicklungennf.

Too much slack can lead to tangling during the fishing trip.

Zu viel Spielraum kann während des Angelausflugs zu Verwicklungen führen.

Verheddern

A sturdy cable drum can hold long lengths of electrical wire without tangling.

Eine robuste Kabeltrommel kann lange elektrische Leitungen ohne Verheddern aufnehmen.

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tangling: Examples and translations in context

The tangling cables behind the desk needed to be organized.

Das Kabelgewirr hinter dem Schreibtisch musste geordnet werden.

Regular use prevents tangling and broken hair.

Die regelmäßige Anwendung verhindert Kabelgewirr und gebrochen Haar.

Retractable cable minimizes cable tangling and is ideal for cable management.

Das einziehbare Kabel verhindert Kabelgewirr und erleichtert die Kabelführung.

Easy to care, less tangling and matting.

Pflegeleicht, weniger Kabelgewirr und Mattierungsmittel.

These headphones have symmetrical cables to prevent them from tangling, and hence provide for easy listening.

Dieser Kopfhörer hat symmetrische Kabel, um ein Kabelgewirr zu verhindern und so ein einfaches Zuhören zu gewährleisten.

Glomus tumor, a tangling and bunching of blood vessels and tissues in the ear vicinity, can engender tinnitus.

Glomus Tumor, ein Kabelgewirr und Bündelung von Blutgefäßen und Geweben im Ohr Nähe, kann erzeugen Tinnitus.

In the cold the cable slightly harden, but he is not prone to tangling and is almost devoid of microphone effect.

In der Kälte das Kabel ein wenig verhärtet, aber er ist nicht anfällig für Kabelgewirr und ist praktisch frei von Mikrofonie-Effekt.

Besides, the integrated leather strap can easily store the cable without any worry about cable tangling.

Das integrierte Lederband kann das Kabel problemlos verstauen, ohne sich Gedanken über Kabelgewirr machen zu müssen.

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