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schlängeln

to weave; to snake one's way through

verb SHLENG-eln Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

sich schlängeln means moving in a winding path, like a skier weaving through a slalom course or a person threading through a crowd. The root is Schlange (snake). Used reflexively when referring to a person.

Examples

"Er schlängelte sich geschickt durch die dichte Menschenmenge."

Natural Translation

He skillfully weaved his way through the dense crowd.

Literal Translation

He snaked himself skilfully through the dense crowd-of-people.

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