Meaning of the German Word "Sich winden"

sich winden

squirm

To wriggle or twist the body from discomfort or nervousness.

Example Sentence

Die Kinder begannen sich während der langen Rede auf ihren Sitzen zu winden.

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Definition: To wriggle or twist the body from discomfort or nervousness.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "sich winden"?

C2

What grammatical category does "sich winden" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "sich winden" belong to?

Body