Suchen
to twitch
01
zucken, zucken
to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Intransitive
Example
As the baby slept, its tiny fingers would occasionally twitch.
His eye started to twitch involuntarily due to stress and fatigue.
The speaker 's leg twitched nervously as they faced the large audience.
02
zupfen, zwicken
to delicately and tightly pinch or adjust something between the fingers with small, quick movements
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
He nervously twitched the edge of the paper between his fingers during the meeting.
The tailor meticulously twitched the fabric along the seam to ensure a snug fit.
The seamstress would twitch the thread between her fingers before sewing to test its strength.
03
zucken, schnellen
to cause something to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
The insect twitched its antennae in response to nearby movement.
Startled by the loud noise, the cat twitched its tail nervously.
The rabbit twitched its nose as it sniffed the air for potential danger.
04
zucken, ziehen
to move or pull something with a quick and abrupt motion
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
The mechanic twitched the lever to engage the emergency brake.
The technician twitched the cables to ensure a secure connection.
He twitched the fishing rod to set the hook after feeling a bite.
Twitch
01
Zucken, Krampf
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
Beispiel
As the baby slept, its tiny fingers would occasionally twitch.
His eye started to twitch involuntarily due to stress and fatigue.
The speaker's leg twitched nervously as they faced the large audience.
The dog's paw twitched as it dreamed of chasing imaginary prey.
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