Staggers Meaning in English
word · lemma: stagger
ˈstæɡɝz
STAG-urz
stˈæɡəz
STAG-uhz
Definition
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall, usually because of being weak, sick, drunk, or shocked.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for people or animals moving unsteadily; commonly due to tiredness, injury, intoxication, or surprise. Can describe physical or, rarely, metaphorical situations ('the economy staggers'). Not to be confused with 'stagger' meaning 'to arrange in intervals'.
Spanish: tambalea - vacila (al caminar)Portuguese (BR): cambaleiaPortuguese (PT): cambaleiaChinese (Simplified): 蹒跚 - 摇晃Chinese (Traditional): 蹣跚 - 搖晃Hindi: लड़खड़ाता हैArabic: يترنحBengali: ডিগবাজি খায় - টলমল করে হাঁটেRussian: шатается - покачиваетсяJapanese: よろめくVietnamese: loạng choạng - lảo đảoKorean: 비틀거리다Turkish: sendelemek - tökezlemekUrdu: لڑکھڑاناIndonesian: terhuyung-huyung - oleng
Example Sentences
He staggers when he is very tired.
basic
The old man staggers as he walks down the street.
basic
The child staggers after spinning around.
basic
He staggers out of the bar, trying not to fall over.
natural
After hearing the news, she staggers back in shock.
natural
The boxer staggers but manages to stay on his feet until the bell rings.
natural