ungelenk
ungainly
Ungelenk is the German word for ungainly. It is used to describe something or someone that is clumsy or awkward in movement or appearance. It can also be used to describe something that is not graceful or elegant.
Example sentences using: ungelenk
Sie ist so ungelenk, dass sie oft stolpert.
She is so clumsy that she often stumbles.
In this sentence, 'ungelenk' is used to describe someone's clumsiness, suggesting that they stumble or trip often due to their lack of coordination.
Aufgrund seiner ungelenken Bewegungen wurde er oft verspottet.
Due to his clumsy movements, he was often ridiculed.
In this sentence, 'ungelenk' is used to describe someone's movements that are clumsy or uncoordinated, leading to him being made fun of.
Er versuchte, die Vase zu fangen, aber seine ungelenken Hände ließen sie fallen.
He tried to catch the vase, but his clumsy hands dropped it.
Here, 'ungelenk' is used to describe someone's hands that are clumsy, indicating that they lack the skill or dexterity required to catch and hold something securely.