hakelig

tricky; catchy; snaggy

English translations

  1. 01

    awkward

  2. 02

    clumsy

  3. 03

    hesitant

Word details

German meaning
Hakelig bedeutet, dass etwas schwierig oder umständlich ist, oft im Bezug auf eine Bewegung oder einen Vorgang.
English meaning
Hakelig means that something is difficult or awkward, often in reference to a movement or process.
Synonym
holprig, schwierig
German example
Der Reißverschluss war hakelig und ließ sich nur schwer schließen.
English example
The zipper was hakelig and difficult to close.
Comparative
hakeligerSuperlative: am hakeligsten

Example sentences with “hakelig”

  1. Das Schloss ist etwas hakelig. (The lock is a bit tricky.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'hakelig' mean for a process?

It means the process is not smooth and keeps getting stuck, like a key in a lock.