Hinken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinken" is used as verb with the meaning of "limp", "hobble" or "be flawed".

Essential properties of "hinken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: hinken
Simple past: hinkte
Participle: gehinkt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hinken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To limp"

Definition: "To walk with difficulty due to a shorter or injured leg."
Translation(s): limp, hobble
Synonym(s): humpeln, lahmen
Related word(s): gehen, laufen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hinkt seit dem Unfall am rechten Bein.He has been limping on his right leg since the accident.
Das Kind hinkt, weil es sich das Knie verletzt hat.The child is limping because it hurt its knee.
Nach dem Sturz hinkte sie leicht.After the fall, she limped slightly.

2.) "To be inadequate or flawed (e.g., a comparison, argument)"

Definition: "To be inferior or inadequate in comparison to something."
Translation(s): be flawed, be inadequate, fall short, lag behind
Synonym(s): zurückbleiben, unzureichend sein
Antonym(s): übertreffen, überlegen sein
Related word(s): vergleichen, messen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Vergleich hinkt an mehreren Stellen.The comparison is flawed in several places.
Sein Argument hinkt im Vergleich zu den anderen.His argument falls short compared to the others.
Die Theorie hinkt der Praxis hinterher.The theory lags behind practice.

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