zucken
shrug · twitch · flinch
Eine schnelle, kurze Bewegung des Körpers oder eines Körperteils, die oft unkontrolliert passiert.
The German word "zucken" is a verb that means "to twitch" or "to jerk". It describes a sudden, quick movement that can occur in response to stimuli, such as pain or surprise. The word can also suggest a reflexive action or an involuntary reaction.
Similar words in German include "reißen" (to pull or tear) and "zappeln" (to fidget). The main difference between these terms is that "reißen" implies a forceful action typically associated with tearing, while "zappeln" suggests restless or agitated movements. "Zucken," by contrast, emphasizes a short, quick movement often triggered by an external factor.
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Examples
Seine Schultern zucken unwillkürlich.verb
His shoulders shrug involuntarily.
Ihre Augenbrauen zucken ein wenig, als sie lacht.verb
Her eyebrows twitch a little when she laughs.
Er sah den Blitz und zuckte zusammen.verb
He saw the lightning and flinched.
Ihre Augenbrauen zucken vor Überraschung.verb
Her eyebrows twitch with surprise.
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