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hinken

limp; hobble

verb HINK-en Rare

Usage Note

hinken describes an uneven, limping gait due to pain or injury. Figuratively ein Vergleich hinkt means a comparison is flawed — a very common idiomatic use.

Examples

"Nach der Verletzung hinkte er einige Wochen lang."

Natural Translation

After the injury he limped for several weeks.

Literal Translation

After the injury limped he some weeks long.

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