No. 14,494 in German
krumm
Crooked; bent; curved.
In a sentence
Der Ast war so krumm, dass er unter der Last brach.
The branch was so crooked that it broke under the weight.
Here, "krumm" describes the physical bent or curved nature of the branch.
Er hat eine krumme Tour gedreht, um an das Geld zu kommen.
He used a crooked scheme to get the money.
In this sentence, "krumm" metaphorically refers to dishonesty or deceitful behavior.
Nach einer langen Wanderung fühlte sich mein Rücken ganz krumm an.
After a long hike, my back felt completely crooked.
Here, "krumm" describes the sensation of being physically twisted or bent, reflecting discomfort.
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