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beißen

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Meaning of beißen

living beings wild animals verb

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German[ˈbaɪsən]
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beißen belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

beißenbite
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beißen synonyms

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What's the difference between beißen / knabbern / nagen / schnappen / kauen

🇩🇪German
beißen

To pinch or nip; usually short, not very strong, and often unpleasant.

A1Often

Die Katze zwickt das Kind leicht in die Hand.

Кошка слегка щипает ребёнка за руку.

🇩🇪German

To nibble or bite lightly and little by little, usually not aggressively.

A1Often

Das Kaninchen knabbert an einer Karotte.

Кролик грызёт морковку.

🇩🇪German

To gnaw persistently, often on something hard or small; usually stronger than knabbern.

A1Very Often

Die Maus nagt an einem Stück Käse.

Мышь грызёт кусочек сыра.

🇩🇪German

To snap at or grab quickly with the mouth or teeth; usually a short, sudden action.

A1Often

Der Fisch schnappt nach dem Köder.

Рыба хватает наживку.

🇩🇪German

To chew food; this is not about biting but about moving the jaws to process food.

A1Very Often

Der Hund kaut an einem Knochen.

Собака грызёт кость.

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How to pronounce beißen and what this word means

beißen translation: bite. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce beißen

[ˈbaɪsən]

beißen translation

bite

beißen transcription

[ˈbaɪsən]

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beißen meaning: what does it mean?

mit den Zähnen in die Haut oder das Fleisch eines Lebewesens, besonders eines Tiers, eindringen

beißen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

beißen is pronounced as [ˈbaɪsən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is beißen part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, beißen (bite) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is beißen part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, beißen (bite) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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