Wackeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wackeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wobble", "to shake" or "to totter".

Essential properties of "wackeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: wackeln
Simple past: wackelte
Participle: gewackelt

regularintransitive

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 "wackeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move unstably from side to side"

Definition: "To move from side to side without stability."
Translation(s): to wobble, to shake, to totter, to sway
Synonym(s): schwanken, zittern
Antonym(s): stabilisieren, feststehen
Related word(s): wackelig, Wackelkontakt

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Tisch beginnt zu wackeln, wenn man ihn berührt.The table starts to wobble when you touch it.
Das Bild an der Wand wackelt bei starkem Wind.The picture on the wall shakes in strong wind.
Seine Stimme wackelte vor Aufregung.His voice trembled with excitement.

2.) "To be at risk of being lost or failing"

Definition: "To be in danger of being lost or failing."
Translation(s): to be at risk, to be in jeopardy, to be on shaky ground
Synonym(s): gefährdet sein, unsicher sein
Antonym(s): sicher sein, feststehen
Related word(s): unsicher, Risiko

📝 Some usage examples:

Sein Job wackelt wegen der Wirtschaftskrise.His job is at risk because of the economic crisis.
Die Zukunft des Projekts wackelt nach den neuen Entwicklungen.The future of the project is in jeopardy after the new developments.
Ihr Plan wackelt, weil die Finanzierung unsicher ist.Her plan is on shaky ground because the financing is uncertain.

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