nick in German

nick in German is Schramme, klauen, klemmen — nick means a small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.

nick in German

Schramme

noun

klauen

verb

(transitive, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, law enforcement, slang) To arrest.

klemmen

verb

(transitive, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, law enforcement, slang) To arrest.

krallen

verb

(transitive, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, law enforcement, slang) To arrest.

mitgehen lassen

verb

(transitive, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, law enforcement, slang) To arrest.

What does "nick" mean?

noun A small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.
"There's a small nick in the edge of the blade."
noun British slang for a police station or prison.
"They took him down to the nick for questioning."
noun British slang for condition or state, as in "in good nick".
"The old car is still in good nick despite its age."
verb To cut or scratch slightly.
"He nicked his chin shaving."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

nick in a sentence

There's a small nick in the edge of the blade.
He arrived in the nick of time.
They took him down to the nick for questioning.
He spent the night in the nick after the argument outside the pub.

Similar words in German

chip dent gouge notch scratch

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nick" in German?

"nick" in German is Schramme, klauen, klemmen. nick means: A small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.

How do you use "nick" in a sentence?

Example: "There's a small nick in the edge of the blade." In German, "nick" is Schramme, klauen, klemmen.

Are there other ways to say "nick" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "nick": Schramme, klauen, klemmen, krallen, mitgehen lassen.

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