Adjective
verzogen
warped (twisted out of its original shape)
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- warped (twisted out of its original shape)
- spoilt, badly reared
- having moved to another place
Example sentence
Die Tür lässt sich nicht schließen, weil der Rahmen verzogen ist.
The door won't close because the frame is warped.
Usage
- ein verzogener Rahmen — A frame that has warped out of shape.
- ein verzogenes Kind — A spoilt child; a separate sense with the same participle form.
Das verzogene Brett ließ sich nicht mehr gerade einsetzen.
The warped board could no longer be fitted straight.