kauen
chew
Meaning of kauen
Essen mit den Zähnen zerkleinern, bevor man es schluckt
to crush food with the teeth before swallowing it
Pronunciation
kauen with English translation
kauen usage examples
Der Hund kaut auf einem Knochen.
The dog is chewing on a bone.
Bitte kau das Essen langsam.
Please chew your food slowly.
kauen synonyms
What's the difference between kauen, beißen, and nagen
Advanced: broader words
To bite or take a bite; this is not the same as simply chewing, because it emphasizes using the teeth to bite into something.
To gnaw; usually used for small animals or for slow, persistent chewing and nibbling.
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kauen belongs to the topic "Insects →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does kauen mean?
to crush food with the teeth before swallowing it
How do you pronounce kauen?
kauen is pronounced [ˈkaʊən].
How is kauen used in a sentence?
The dog is chewing on a bone. Translation: Der Hund kaut auf einem Knochen.
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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