ruckelig
jerky; shaky
English translations
- 01
bumpy
- 02
rough
- 03
jerky
Word details
- German meaning
- Etwas, das sich nicht gleichmäßig oder sanft bewegt, sondern holprig oder stoßweise.
- English meaning
- bumpy
- Synonym
- holprig, uneben, zittrig
- German example
- Die Fahrt über die unbefestigte Straße war sehr ruckelig.
- English example
- The ride on the unpaved road was very bumpy.
- Comparative
- ruckeligerSuperlative: am ruckeligsten
- Opposite of
- jerky (not moving smoothly)ruckelfrei
Related words
Example sentences with “ruckelig”
Das Video ist etwas ruckelig. (The video is a bit jerky.)
Frequently asked questions
When to use ruckelig?
For motion or video quality that isn't smooth.