der Zuck
sudden jerk
A short, sudden, jerky movement. The word is rather uncommon.
EXAMPLE
Mit einem kurzen Zuck zog er seine Hand zurück.
With a quick jerk, he pulled his hand back.
der Zuck
jerk (sudden movement)
der Zuck, die Zucke
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zucke |
| genitive | des Zuckes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Zuck | die Zucke |
| accusative | den Zuck | die Zucke |
| dative | dem Zuck | den Zucken |
| genitive | des Zuckes des Zucks | der Zucke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Uncommon word
'Zuck' (jerk) is a rather uncommon word. For a short, jerky movement, people more often say 'der Ruck' (jerk) today or use the verb 'zucken' (to twitch).
EXAMPLE
Bei dem lauten Knall machte sie einen kleinen Zuck.
At the loud bang, she gave a small jerk.
Typical collocations
For the meaning of a short movement, common phrases include 'ein kurzer Zuck' (a short jerk), 'ein kleiner Zuck' (a small jerk), and 'mit einem Zuck' (with a jerk). The word usually refers to a single, sudden movement that can be seen.
EXAMPLE
Mit einem schnellen Zuck drehte er den Kopf zur Tür.
With a quick jerk, he turned his head toward the door.
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