This is the 14494th most frequent German word.
krumm
Crooked; bent; curved.
Here, "krumm" describes the physical bent or curved nature of the branch.
Der Ast war so krumm, dass er unter der Last brach.
The branch was so crooked that it broke under the weight.
In this sentence, "krumm" metaphorically refers to dishonesty or deceitful behavior.
Er hat eine krumme Tour gedreht, um an das Geld zu kommen.
He used a crooked scheme to get the money.
Here, "krumm" describes the sensation of being physically twisted or bent, reflecting discomfort.