shaking
das Zittern (n); das Schütteln (n)
Word details
- German meaning
- Abderitisch bedeutet töricht, einfältig oder dumm, oft in Bezug auf die Bewohner der antiken Stadt Abdera, die für ihre vermeintliche Dummheit bekannt waren.
- English meaning
- Abderitic means foolish, simple-minded, or stupid, often in reference to the inhabitants of the ancient city of Abdera, who were known for their supposed stupidity.
- Synonym
- albern, einfältig
- German example
- Seine abderitischen Kommentare sorgten für allgemeines Kopfschütteln.
- English example
- His abderitic comments caused general head-shaking.
- Comparative
- abderitischerSuperlative: am abderitischsten
Related words
Example sentences with “shaking”
I felt a slight shaking. (Ich spürte ein leichtes Zittern.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'Zittern' and 'Schütteln'?
'Zittern' is involuntary (shivering/trembling), while 'Schütteln' is voluntary (shaking a bottle).