Suchen
to skulk
01
schleichen, verstecken
to move or hide in a stealthy or furtive manner
Intransitive
Example
The spy skulked in the shadows, carefully observing the target without being detected.
The cat, attempting to catch a mouse, skulked quietly along the edge of the room.
As the burglar approached the house, they skulked around the perimeter.
02
sich verstecken, lauern
to keep out of sight to avoid detection or confrontation
Intransitive: to skulk somewhere
Example
The bully would skulk in the school hallway, waiting for an opportunity to intimidate other students.
Feeling guilty about the broken window, the child decided to skulk in their room.
The mischief-maker liked to skulk behind the curtains, eavesdropping on conversations.
03
schleichen, sich drücken
to avoid responsibilities or tasks by using deceptive methods
Intransitive: to skulk | to skulk out of a task or responsibility
Example
The teenager tried to skulk out of household chores by pretending to have a severe headache.
Realizing the challenging nature of the project, some team members attempted to skulk.
The student 's attempt to skulk out of a group project by claiming a sudden family emergency was quickly discovered.
Skulk
01
Rudel, Gruppe
a group of foxes or badgers
Nahegelegene Wörter
