knabbern
nibble
Meaning of knabbern
etwas in kleinen Stücken oder mit kleinen Bissen essen
to eat or bite something in small amounts or small pieces
Pronunciation
knabbern with English translation
knabbern usage examples
Das Kind knabbert an einem Apfel.
The child is nibbling on an apple.
Die Maus knabbert am Käse.
The mouse is nibbling the cheese.
knabbern synonyms
What's the difference between knabbern, nagen, kauen, beißen, and nuckeln
To gnaw at something persistently, often over a long time; common with animals and sometimes figurative.
Advanced: broader words
To bite firmly and directly; stronger and sharper than nibble.
To suck gently and for a long time, often used for babies or drinking through a straw.
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knabbern 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 knabbern mean?
to eat or bite something in small amounts or small pieces
How do you pronounce knabbern?
knabbern is pronounced [ˈknabɐn].
How is knabbern used in a sentence?
The child is nibbling on an apple. Translation: Das Kind knabbert an einem Apfel.
Is knabbern part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, knabbern (nibble) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is knabbern part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, knabbern (nibble) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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