English–German

“wobble” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvakl̩n/

Example

Das Glas wackelt auf dem Tisch.

The glass is wobbling on the table.

Illustration for wackeln (wobble)

How to say “wobble” in German

“Wobble” in German is wackeln.

A chair leg shifts back and forth instead of staying firmly in place.

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

Example sentences with wackeln

Beim Tanzen wackelt sie mit den Hüften.

While dancing, she wiggles her hips.

Tips for using wackeln

  • The verb is commonly intransitive, as in Das Glas wackelt, while mit can mark a body part that is being moved, as in mit dem Kopf wackeln.

“wobble” in other languages