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angeknackst

slightly cracked, a bit damaged

adjective AHN-ge-knakst Rare
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Also means

shaken, a bit off (informal, of a person)

Usage Note

angeknackst suggests damage that is real but not catastrophic — a hairline crack or a dented confidence. Ein angeknackstes Selbstbewusstsein is bruised but not destroyed. Colloquial; contrasts with the finality of gebrochen (broken).

Examples

"Nach der Kritik wirkte sein Selbstbewusstsein angeknackst."

Natural Translation

After the criticism his self-confidence seemed slightly dented.

Literal Translation

After the criticism his self-confidence appeared slightly cracked.

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