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kauen

chew

Meaning of kauen

mit den Zähnen zerkleinern und kauen

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German[ˈkaʊən]
chew
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kauen belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between kauen / beißen / nagen

🇩🇪German
kauen

To chew something thoroughly and grind it into smaller pieces; emphasizes careful, complete chewing.

A1Often

Du solltest das Essen langsam zerkauen.

Тебе следует медленно разжёвывать еду.

B
🇩🇪German
beißen

To bite or take a bite; this is not the same as simply chewing, because it emphasizes using the teeth to bite into something.

A1Very Often

Das Kind beißt in den Apfel.

Ребёнок кусает яблоко.

🇩🇪German

To gnaw; usually used for small animals or for slow, persistent chewing and nibbling.

A1Often

Die Maus nagt an einem Stück Brot.

Мышь грызёт кусок хлеба.

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kauen translation: chew. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce kauen

[ˈkaʊən]

kauen translation

chew

kauen transcription

[ˈkaʊən]

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kauen meaning: what does it mean?

mit den Zähnen zerkleinern und kauen

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

Is kauen part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, kauen (chew) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is kauen part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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