No. 12,924 in German
zickzackkurs
A "zigzag course" or a path marked by abrupt changes in direction or strategy.
In a sentence
Das Boot fuhr in einem Zickzackkurs, um Hindernissen im Wasser auszuweichen.
The boat traveled in a zigzag course to avoid obstacles in the water.
Here, 'Zickzackkurs' describes a literal navigational strategy involving a zigzag pattern.
Die Politik der Regierung wird oft als ein Zickzackkurs beschrieben.
The government's policies are often described as a zigzag course.
In this context, 'Zickzackkurs' metaphorically represents inconsistent or erratic decision-making.
Während des Spiels folgte der Läufer einem Zickzackkurs und entkam seinen Verfolgern.
During the game, the runner followed a zigzag course and escaped his pursuers.
Here, 'Zickzackkurs' is used literally to describe the runner's movements to evade pursuers.
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