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wackeln

wobble

verb VAK-keln Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

be loose

Usage Note

wackeln means to wobble or be unsteady, used of a loose tooth, der Zahn wackelt, or shaky furniture. Mit den Ohren wackeln means to wiggle one's ears. The perfect takes haben.

Examples

"Der Junge wackelt mit seinem losen Zahn."

Natural Translation

The boy wiggles his loose tooth.

Literal Translation

The boy wobbles with his loose tooth.

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