English–German

“tremble” in German

German

Alsozittern

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbeːbən/

Example

Vor Angst bebte seine Stimme.

His voice trembled with fear.

Illustration for beben (tremble)

How to say “tremble” in German

“Tremble” in German is beben.

A voice, floor, or body quivers in uneven waves that seem to pass through it.

Full entry for beben: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beben

Beim Donner bebte das Fenster.

The window trembled during the thunder.

Tips for using beben

  • Beben often describes a voice, building, or the ground, while zittern is more usual for a person's bodily trembling.

Other German words for “tremble”

Ich zittere vor Kälte.

I am trembling from the cold.

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