shaky / trembly
zittrig – zittriger – am zittrigsten
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shaky
Filled with trembling or characterized by restless, small movements; not steady or firm. This can refer, for example, to a hand, voice, or handwriting.
Mit zittriger Hand unterschrieb sie den Brief.
She signed the letter with a shaky hand.
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| comparative | zittriger |
| superlative | am zittrigsten |
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'Zittrig' (shaky) belongs to the word family of 'zittern' (to tremble). The ending '-ig' turns it into a characteristic: something or someone is characterized by trembling.
Nach dem langen Aufstieg waren seine Beine noch zittrig.
After the long climb, his legs were still shaky.
Common collocations include 'zittrige Hände' (shaky hands), 'zittrige Knie' (shaky knees), 'eine zittrige Stimme' (a shaky voice), and 'eine zittrige Handschrift' (shaky handwriting). These combinations often describe visible physical reactions.
Mit zittriger Stimme las sie die Nachricht vor.
She read the message aloud in a shaky voice.
'Zittrig' (shaky) can be caused by cold, tiredness, fear, excitement, or physical weakness. The context usually shows what is causing the trembling.
Vor dem wichtigen Gespräch waren seine Hände vor Aufregung zittrig.
Before the important conversation, his hands were shaky with excitement.
