noun🔗ShareHaftfleischFruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit."The peach had a delicious cling, making it easy to eat the juicy flesh without wasting any. "Der Pfirsich hatte ein köstliches Haftfleisch, wodurch es leicht war, das saftige Fruchtfleisch zu essen, ohne etwas zu verschwenden.fruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnhang, Bindung, ErgebenheitAdherence; attachment; devotion"Her strong cling to her values helped her through a difficult time at school. "Ihre starke Bindung an ihre Werte half ihr durch eine schwierige Zeit in der Schule.emotionattitudecharactertendencyvaluequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich festhalten, klammernTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off."Seaweed clung to the anchor."Seetang klammerte sich an dem Anker fest.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnhaften, sich anschmiegenTo adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films."The silk scarf clung to her neck, following the curves of her body. "Der Seidenschal schmiegt sich an ihren Hals und folgt den Konturen ihres Körpers.materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich festhalten, anhaftenTo cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing."The ivy was clinging to the old stone wall, its tendrils twining around the bricks. "Das Efeu haftete an der alten Steinmauer, seine Ranken wanden sich um die Ziegel.actionbodyhumanemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdorren, vertrocknenTo cause to dry up or wither."The summer heat clung the leaves on the trees, causing them to dry and wither. "Die Sommerhitze ließ die Blätter an den Bäumen verdorren und vertrocknen.naturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdorren, welkenTo dry up or wither."Wood clings."Holz verdorrt.natureenvironmentplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnhängen, festhalten(with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on"My sister clings to her old teddy bear, even though she's grown up. "Meine Schwester hängt an ihrem alten Teddybär, obwohl sie erwachsen geworden ist.mindemotionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKlingeln, läutenTo produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell."The small, decorative bell on the school door clung merrily as I opened it. "Die kleine, dekorative Glocke an der Schultür klingelte fröhlich, als ich sie öffnete.soundmusicbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading