kreuzlahm

lame; suffering from back pain.

English translations

  1. 01

    cross-paralyzed

Word details

German meaning
So lahm, dass man sich kaum bewegen kann.
English meaning
crippled
Synonym
gelähmt, bewegungsunfähig
German example
Nach dem langen Marsch war ich kreuzlahm.
English example
After the long march, I was crippled.

Example sentences with “kreuzlahm”

  1. Nach der Gartenarbeit bin ich kreuzlahm. (After gardening, my back is killing me.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'kreuzlahm' mean?

It is colloquial for having severe back pain.