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nudge in German

nudge in German is Knuff, Puff, Rippenstoß — nudge means to push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.

nudge in German

Knuff
noun
A gentle push.
Puff
noun
A gentle push.
Rippenstoß
noun
A gentle push.
Schubs
noun
A gentle push.
Stoß
noun
A gentle push.
Stups
noun
A gentle push.
schubsen
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
anschubsen
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
anstoßen
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
anstupsen
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
knuffen
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
schupfen
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
sich annähern
verb
(transitive) To near or come close to something.
sich nähern
verb
(transitive) To near or come close to something.

What does "nudge" mean?

  1. verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
    "She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise."
  2. noun A gentle push or prompt.
    "All he needed was a nudge in the right direction."

nudge in a sentence

  • She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise.
  • He nudged the door open with his shoulder.
  • All he needed was a nudge in the right direction.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "nudge" in German?

"nudge" in German is Knuff, Puff, Rippenstoß. nudge means: To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.

How do you use "nudge" in a sentence?

Example: "She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise." In German, "nudge" is Knuff, Puff, Rippenstoß.

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

Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "nudge": Knuff, Puff, Rippenstoß, Schubs, Stoß, Stups.

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