verb🔗ShareSich festhalten, klammernTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off."Seaweed clung to the anchor."Seetang klammerte sich an dem Anker fest.actionnatureChat 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 wet t-shirt was clinging to his skin after he got caught in the rain. "Das nasse T-Shirt schmiegt sich an seine Haut, nachdem er im Regen erwischt wurde.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnhaften, festhaltenTo cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing."The vine was clinging to the old oak tree, twining its stems around the trunk. "Die Weinrebe haftete an der alten Eiche und wand sich mit ihren Stämmen um den Stamm.actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdorren lassen, welken lassenTo cause to dry up or wither."The harsh summer sun clinging the crops, causing them to shrivel and die. "Die sengende Sommersonne ließ die Feldfrüchte verdorren und sie schrumpften und starben.natureplantagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdorren, welkenTo dry up or wither."Wood clings."Holz verdorrt.naturebiologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnhängen, festhalten an(with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on"My younger sister clings to her stuffed animal, feeling very dependent on it for comfort. "Meine jüngere Schwester hängt an ihrem Stofftier, da sie sich sehr davon abhängig fühlt, um sich zu trösten.attitudeemotioncharacterhumanmindfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKlingeln, läutenTo produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell."The small bell on the school's door clung merrily as I entered. "Die kleine Glocke an der Schultür klingelte fröhlich, als ich eintrat.soundmusicbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnklammern, FesthaltenThe act of one who clings."The child's clinging to her mother's hand was evident as they walked to school. "Das Anklammern des Kindes an die Hand seiner Mutter war deutlich zu sehen, als sie zur Schule gingen.actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
