Allgemeines Training IELTS (Band 6-7) - Haltungen und Positionen

to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape

wölben, biegen

to incline or lean in a particular direction

neigen, kippen

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

vorstoßen, sich werfen

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

in die Hocke gehen, squat

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

sich fallen lassen, zusammenbrechen

to settle or nestle closely and comfortably, especially for warmth or affection

kuscheln, schmiegen

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

winden, biegen

to sit, walk, or stand lazily with a downward head and rounded shoulders

lummeln, lümmeln

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

schubsen, anlehnen

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

wickeln, rollen

to unwind, release, or straighten something that has been wound into a spiral or twisted shape

entwirren, auswickeln

to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure

stützen, anlehnenden

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

verstauen, stecken

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

sitzen mit einem Bein auf jeder Seite, überschlagen

to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

sich ausbreiten, sich lang machen

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

sich bücken, sich vorbeugen

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

in die Hocke gehen, kauern

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

sich biegen, sich ducken