Meaning of the German Word "Zittern"

zittern

tremble

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or weakness.

Example Sentence

Seine Hände zittern, wenn er nervös ist.

Other Meanings of This Word

To shake slightly because you are cold or frightened.

B1Verb

To tremble slightly.

C2Verb

A slight trembling movement.

C2Noun

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Definition: To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or weakness.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "zittern"?

B1

What grammatical category does "zittern" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "zittern" belong to?

Emotions

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