# der Schlenker

der Schlenker is a German noun meaning “swerve”. Forms: des Schlenkers, die Schlenker.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Schlenkers
- Plural: die Schlenker

## Meanings

1. swerve (abrupt movement, especially of a vehicle)
   - Der Autofahrer machte einen unerwarteten Schlenker — The driver made an unexpected swerve
2. _colloquial_ detour
   - einen kleinen Schlenker machen — make a little detour

## Examples

- Der Lastwagenfahrer machte einen Schlenker, um jemandem auszuweichen. — The lorry driver swerved to avoid hitting someone.

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