zittrig

shaky; trembly

English translations

01
trembling
02
shaky
03
nervous

Word details

German meaning: Zitternd; von unkontrollierten, kleinen Bewegungen betroffen, oft aufgrund von Kälte, Angst oder Krankheit.
English meaning: Shivering
Synonym: bebend, schlotternd
German example: Seine Hände waren zittrig vor Aufregung.
English example: His hands were shivering with excitement.
Comparative: zittrigerSuperlative: am zittrigsten

krakeelig
Scrawly means untidy, difficult to read writing, often with shaky or irregular letters.
ruckelig
bumpy
fisselig
Fussy, finicky, shaky

Example sentences with “zittrig”

Ich habe zittrige Hände. (I have shaky hands.)

Frequently asked questions

When do you use zittrig?

Used to describe physical tremors due to cold, fear, or age.