unbuttoning

ʌnˈbʌtənɪŋ
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Translation of unbuttoning into German,

Noun

1.

clothing

act of undoing buttons on clothing
Aufknöpfen
  • The unbuttoning of his shirt was quick.Das Aufknöpfen seines Hemdes ging schnell.
2.

relaxation

process of releasing tension or restraint
  • Her unbuttoning during the speech was noticeable.Ihr Entknöpfen während der Rede war auffällig.
3.

state

Rare
the state of having buttons undone
Rare
aufgeknöpfter Zustand Zustand des Aufknöpfens
  • His shirt was in a state of unbuttoning after the long day.Sein Hemd war in einem aufgeknöpften Zustand nach dem langen Tag.

Adjective

1.

clothing

not fastened with buttons
offen nicht zugeknöpft
  • He wore an unbuttoning shirt on the beach.Er trug ein offenes Hemd am Strand.
2.

in progress

in the process of being unfastened
im Begriff aufzuknöpfen
  • She was unbuttoning her coat when the phone rang.Sie war im Begriff aufzuknöpfen ihren Mantel, als das Telefon klingelte.
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  • unbuttoning: the state of having buttons undone
    (state) aufgeknöpfter Zustand

Synonyms and analogies of unbuttoning in English

Examples of unbuttoning in a sentence

  • He noticed the unbuttoning of the jacket with interest.
  • Unbuttoning after work felt liberating.
  • The unbuttoning of stress was evident in her smile.
  • The jacket was in a state of unbuttoning.
  • Her blouse showed signs of unbuttoning.
  • Her unbuttoning coat flapped in the wind.
unbutton
ʌnˈbʌtən
Verb
1.

clothing

tr./intr.
open the buttons of a garment
tr./intr.
  • She decided to unbutton her jacket as the room was warm..Sie beschloss, ihre Jacke aufzuknöpfen, da der Raum warm war
2.

self-opening

intr.
come open by having buttons unfastened
intr.
  • The shirt unbuttoned as he moved.Das Hemd ging auf, als er sich bewegte.
3.

figurative

tr.
release or free from confinement
tr.
  • He needed to unbutton his emotions after the stressful meeting..Nach dem stressigen Meeting musste er seine Emotionen befreien

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

Aufknöpfen

I noticed the unbuttoning of his coat when he sat down.

Ich bemerkte das Aufknöpfen seines Mantels, als er sich setzte.

aufzuknöpfen

Tom took off his tie and started unbuttoning his shirt.

Tom nahm die Krawatte ab und fing an, sein Hemd aufzuknöpfen.

knöpfte

He started unbuttoning her shirt,

Er knöpfte ihr Hemd auf,

sich öffnende

His unbuttoning trousers seemed to indicate a sense of liberation.

Seine sich öffnende Hose schien ein Gefühl der Befreiung auszudrücken.

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unbuttoning: Examples and translations in context

His unbuttoning of the sweater allowed the cool breeze to touch his skin.

Sein Aufknöpfen des Pullovers ließ die kühle Brise seine Haut berühren.

Her careful unbuttoning showed a mix of nervousness and excitement before the date.

Ihr sorgfältiges Aufknöpfen zeigte eine Mischung aus Nervosität und Aufregung vor dem Date.

In a moment of spontaneity, his unbuttoning made her laugh with surprise.

In einem spontanen Moment brachte sein Aufknöpfen sie zum Lachen vor Überraschung.

In a moment of vulnerability, she hesitated before the unbuttoning.

In einem Moment der Verletzlichkeit zögerte sie vor dem Aufknöpfen.

His unbuttoning during the heatwave was a relief to everyone in the group.

Sein Aufknöpfen während der Hitzewelle war für alle in der Gruppe eine Erleichterung.

His unbuttoning of the jacket showed he was ready for a more relaxed evening.

Sein Aufknöpfen der Jacke zeigte, dass er bereit für einen entspannten Abend war.

His unbuttoning occurred as soon as he stepped through the door after work.

Sobald er nach der Arbeit durch die Tür trat, begann er mit dem Aufknöpfen.

She took a deep breath before the unbuttoning of her cherished garment.

Sie holte tief Luft, bevor sie das Aufknöpfen ihres geliebten Kleidungsstücks begann.

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