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watscheln

waddle

verb VAT-sheln Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

watscheln is the standard German word for waddling — rolling from side to side with each step, like a duck. It is mildly humorous in tone and therefore should be used with care in direct reference to people.

Examples

"Die Enten watschelten hintereinander zum Teich."

Natural Translation

The ducks waddled one after another to the pond.

Literal Translation

The ducks waddled one-after-another to-the pond.

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