This is the 9815th most frequent German word.
nightcrawler
The German word "Nightcrawler" refers to a creeping creature or night-dwelling organism, often used for worms or similar beings; it can also denote a night wanderer or someone active at night. (Note: "Nightcrawler" is borrowed from English and may appear in German contexts with similar meanings.)
Here, 'Nightcrawler' refers to the title of a popular movie.
Der Film "Nightcrawler" zeigt die dunkle Seite des Journalismus.
The movie 'Nightcrawler' showcases the dark side of journalism.
Here, 'nightcrawler' refers to an earthworm, often observed being active at night.
Nach dem Regen, sah ich einen nightcrawler im Garten.
After the rain, I saw a nightcrawler in the garden.
In this sentence, 'nightcrawler' is used to describe a nocturnal person, someone active during the night.