Stooping Meaning in English
word · lemma: stoop
ˈstupɪŋ
STOOP-ing
stˈuːpɪŋ
stoop-ING
Definition
Stooping means bending your body forward and down, often from your back or shoulders. It can describe a physical posture or the act of bending over.
Usage & Nuances
More common in written or formal contexts. Often associated with age ('stooping posture' for elderly) or with physical strain. Not the same as 'crouching' (bending knees), and different from 'bending' (general).
Spanish: encorvamiento - agacharsePortuguese (BR): curvatura - curvar-sePortuguese (PT): curvatura - curvar-seChinese (Simplified): 弯腰Chinese (Traditional): 彎腰Hindi: झुकनाArabic: الانحناءBengali: নুয়ে যাওয়া - হেঁটে থাকা (কুঁজো হয়ে)Russian: сутулость - сгибание вперёдJapanese: 前かがみになること - 猫背Vietnamese: cúi xuống - lưng còngKorean: 구부정함 - 허리를 굽힘Turkish: eğilmek - kambur durmakUrdu: جھکنا - کمر جھکاناIndonesian: membungkuk - bungkuk
Example Sentences
She walked with a stooping back.
basic
He was stooping to pick up a coin.
basic
The woman is stooping to tie her shoes.
basic
I hurt my back from stooping at my desk all day.
natural
Years of farm work left him with a stooping posture.
natural
Stop stooping—stand up straight!
natural