wackelig

wobbly

adjective VAK-e-likh Rare

Also means

shaky; unsteady

Usage Note

wackelig (also wacklig) describes something unsteady that wobbles, from wackeln (to wobble), as in ein wackeliger Stuhl (a wobbly chair). Figuratively it describes a shaky position or health.

Examples

"Der wackelige Tisch kippte bei jeder Berührung."

Natural Translation

The wobbly table tipped at every touch.

Literal Translation

The wobbly table tipped at every touch.

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