Wendehals
derNounturncoat, opportunist (also a type of bird)
English translations
- 01
pied flycatcher
- 02
spotted flycatcher
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Vogel aus der Familie der Spechte, der seinen Kopf fast um 180 Grad drehen kann.
- English meaning
- Wryneck
- Synonym
- Drehfuß
- German example
- Der Wendehals ist bekannt für seine Fähigkeit, den Kopf weit zu drehen.
- English example
- The wryneck is known for its ability to turn its head far.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Wendehals
- Plural Form
- die Wendehälse
Example sentences with “Wendehals”
Er ist ein echter Wendehals. (He is a real turncoat.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Wendehals' mean?
It refers to someone who changes their political opinion for personal gain.