noun🔗ShareHocke, geduckte HaltungA bent or stooped position."The cat waited in a crouch, hidden behind the hedge."Die Katze wartete in der Hocke, versteckt hinter der Hecke.bodypositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich ducken, hockenTo bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear."We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by."Wir duckten uns hinter der niedrigen Mauer, bis die Soldaten vorbeigezogen waren.bodyactionpositionanimalhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich ducken, sich verbeugenTo bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility."The villagers would often crouch before the emperor, showing their respect. "Die Dorfbewohner duckten sich oft vor dem Kaiser, um ihren Respekt zu zeigen.attitudeactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzA cross."The church's stained-glass windows depicted various religious figures, including a prominent crucifixion crouch. "Die Buntglasfenster der Kirche zeigten verschiedene religiöse Figuren, darunter ein prominentes Kreuz der Kreuzigung.marksignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich ducken, hockenTo sign with the cross; bless."The priest crouched over the sick child, blessing her with holy water. "Der Priester hockte sich über das kranke Kind und segnete es mit Weihwasser.religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
