verb🔗ShareHocken, sich duckenTo 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 Soldatengruppe vorbeigezogen war.bodyactionanimalpositionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich ducken, sich verbeugenTo bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility."The loyal subject crouched before the king, showing his deep respect. "Der treue Untertan duckte sich vor dem König und zeigte seinen tiefen Respekt.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich bekreuzigen, segnenTo sign with the cross; bless."This definition of "crouched" is incorrect. "Crouched" means to lower one's body by bending the knees and hips, so the following sentence illustrates that meaning. The cat crouched low to the ground, ready to pounce on the toy mouse. "Diese Definition von "crouched" ist falsch. "Crouched" bedeutet, den Körper durch Beugen der Knie und Hüften zu senken, daher veranschaulicht der folgende Satz diese Bedeutung.religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGekreuzigt, mit dem Kreuz versehenMarked with, bearing, or wearing the sign of the cross.religionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading