nettle in German
nettle in German is Brennnessel, Nessel, nesseln — nettle means a plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.
nettle in German
Brennnessel
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, stinging nettles:
Nessel
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, stinging nettles:
nesseln
(transitive) Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
verbrennen
(transitive) Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
reizen
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
ärgern
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
What does "nettle" mean?
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noun A plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.
"He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps."
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verb To irritate or annoy someone.
"Her offhand comment nettled him more than he expected."
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nettle in a sentence
- He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps.
- Her offhand comment nettled him more than he expected.
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What is "nettle" in German?
"nettle" in German is Brennnessel, Nessel, nesseln. nettle means: A plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.
How do you use "nettle" in a sentence?
Example: "He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps." In German, "nettle" is Brennnessel, Nessel, nesseln.
Are there other ways to say "nettle" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "nettle": Brennnessel, Nessel, nesseln, verbrennen, reizen, ärgern.
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