Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To sit low with bent knees, often close to the ground.
Natural examples
Der Fotograf hockte neben der niedrig wachsenden Blume.
The photographer crouched beside the low-growing flower.
Das Kind hockt tief auf dem Teppich und baut einen Turm.
The child crouches low on the rug and builds a tower.
Neben dem Rad hockte der Mechaniker, um die lockere Kette zu prüfen.
Beside the wheel, the mechanic crouched to check the loose chain.
Usage note
Hocken describes a low seated posture with bent knees and is nonreflexive here. To emphasize moving into that position, use sich hinhocken.
Mini-lesson: hocken
To sit low with bent knees, often close to the ground. Hocken describes a low seated posture with bent knees and is nonreflexive here. To emphasize moving into that position, use sich hinhocken.
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