English–German

“twitch” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsʊkən/

Example

Sein Auge zuckte.

His eye twitched.

Illustration for zucken (twitch)

How to say “twitch” in German

“Twitch” in German is zucken.

An eyelid, finger, or shoulder makes a brief, sudden movement.

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

Example sentences with zucken

Kurz vor dem Auftritt zuckte ihm das Augenlid.

His eyelid twitched right before the performance.

Tips for using zucken

  • In the fixed phrase "mit den Schultern zucken," the verb means to shrug, often showing uncertainty or indifference.

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