verb🔗ShareVerschrauben, festschraubenTo connect or assemble pieces using a screw."I am screwing the shelf to the wall. "Ich verschraube das Regal an der Wand.technicalmachineindustryactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVögeln, kopulierenTo have sexual intercourse with.sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden betrügen, hereinlegenTo cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation."The company was screwing its employees by not paying them overtime. "Das Unternehmen hat seine Mitarbeiter betrogen, indem es ihnen keine Überstunden bezahlte.gamebusinessactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusbeuten, erpressenTo practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on."The landlord was screwing his tenants by raising the rent unreasonably high, knowing they had few other options. "Der Vermieter beutete seine Mieter aus, indem er die Miete unzumutbar hochsetzte, da er wusste, dass sie kaum andere Möglichkeiten hatten.businesseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerzerren, verdrehenTo contort."The injured athlete was screwing his face in pain after landing awkwardly. "Der verletzte Athlet verzog sein Gesicht vor Schmerz, nachdem er ungeschickt gelandet war.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschießen, verfehlenTo miskick (a ball) by hitting it with the wrong part of the foot."He was trying to pass the ball to his teammate, but ended up screwing it wide of the goal. "Er wollte den Ball zu seinem Mitspieler passen, verschoss ihn aber am Tor vorbei.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZurückschraubenTo screw back."He finished the toy, screwing back the last piece of plastic with the tiny screwdriver. "Er beendete das Spielzeug und schraubte das letzte Plastikteil mit dem winzigen Schraubenzieher wieder fest.technicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchfallen lassen, hart prüfenTo examine (a student) rigidly; to subject to a severe examination."The professor was known for screwing the students on the final exam, asking extremely detailed and obscure questions. "Der Professor war dafür bekannt, die Studenten in der Abschlussprüfung durchfallen zu lassen und extrem detaillierte und obskure Fragen zu stellen.educationjobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas Schrauben, das FestschraubenThe act by which something is screwed (in various senses)."The screwing of the lightbulb into the lamp socket was surprisingly difficult. "Das Festschrauben der Glühbirne in die Lampenfassung war überraschend schwierig.actionprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGeschlechtsverkehr, BeischlafAn act of sexual intercourse.sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAnspruchsvoll, übertrieben, engExacting; extortionate; close."The antique shop owner was known for his screwing prices, making it hard to find a bargain. "Der Antiquitätenhändler war für seine übertriebenen Preise bekannt, was es schwer machte, ein Schnäppchen zu finden.businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
