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wacklig

wobbly, unsteady

adjective VAK-likh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

rickety

Usage Note

wacklig describes furniture, structures, or people that are not firmly in place. Ein wackliger Stuhl is a safety hazard; a person walking wacklig is unsteady on their feet. Informal but standard.

Examples

"Der wacklige Tisch kippte um, sobald man ihn nur leicht berührte."

Natural Translation

The wobbly table tipped over as soon as it was lightly touched.

Literal Translation

The wobbly table tipped over as soon as one touched it only lightly.

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