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nip in German

nip in German is kneifen, zusammenquetschen — nip means to pinch or bite quickly and lightly.

nip in German

kneifen
verb
To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.
zusammenquetschen
verb
To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.

What does "nip" mean?

  1. verb To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
    "The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk."
  2. verb To make cold air sting or bite at the skin.
    "The frost nipped at our noses on the walk home."
  3. verb (informal, British) To go somewhere quickly for a short time.
    "I'll just nip to the shop for some milk."
  4. noun A small drink of spirits.
    "He took a nip of whisky to warm up."

nip in a sentence

  • The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk.
  • Careful, the crab will nip your fingers.
  • The frost nipped at our noses on the walk home.
  • I'll just nip to the shop for some milk.

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What is "nip" in German?

"nip" in German is kneifen, zusammenquetschen. nip means: To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.

How do you use "nip" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk." In German, "nip" is kneifen, zusammenquetschen.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "nip": kneifen, zusammenquetschen.

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