knabbern
nibble
etwas in kleinen Stücken oder mit kleinen Bissen essen
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What's the difference between knabbern / nagen / beißen / kauen / nuckeln
To nibble at something in small bites; very close to the English headword.
Das Kaninchen knabbert an einer Karotte.
Кролик покусывает морковь.
To gnaw at something persistently, often over a long time; common with animals and sometimes figurative.
Die Maus nagt an einem Stück Käse.
Мышь грызёт кусок сыра.
To bite firmly and directly; stronger and sharper than nibble.
Der Hund beißt in den Knochen.
Собака кусает кость.
Das Kind kaut langsam auf dem Apfel.
Ребёнок медленно жует яблоко.
To suck gently and for a long time, often used for babies or drinking through a straw.
Das Baby nuckelt an seinem Schnuller.
Малыш сосёт свою соску.
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knabbern translation: nibble. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce knabbern
[ˈknabɐn]
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knabbern transcription
[ˈknabɐn]
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knabbern meaning: what does it mean?
etwas in kleinen Stücken oder mit kleinen Bissen essen
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knabbern is pronounced as [ˈknabɐn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is knabbern part of Insects vocabulary?
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Is knabbern part of Living Beings vocabulary?
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