How is the word ein Schulterzucken translated from German to English

Die Schultern heben, um zu zeigen, dass man es nicht weiß.

Raising your shoulders to show you do not know.

phrase
English translation
A shrug of the shoulders

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  • Er antwortete mit einem Schulterzucken. He answered with a shrug of the shoulders.

  • Ein Schulterzucken war ihre einzige Antwort. A shrug of the shoulders was her only reply.

  • War das ein Schulterzucken oder ein Nicken? Was that a shrug of the shoulders or a nod?

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FAQ about “ein Schulterzucken”

How is “ein Schulterzucken” translated from German?
“ein Schulterzucken” translates into English as “A shrug of the shoulders”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “ein Schulterzucken” mean?
Meaning of “ein Schulterzucken”: Die Schultern heben, um zu zeigen, dass man es nicht weiß. In English — “A shrug of the shoulders”.
What part of speech is “ein Schulterzucken”?
“ein Schulterzucken” is a phrase.
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