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snag in German

snag in German is Aststummel, Aststumpf, Baumstumpf — snag means an unexpected problem or obstacle.

snag in German

Aststummel
noun
A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch.
Aststumpf
noun
A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch.
Baumstumpf
noun
A tree, or a branch of a tree, fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water, and rising nearly or quite to the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk.
Zahnstumpf
noun
A tooth projecting beyond the others; a broken or decayed tooth.
Haken
noun
(figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
Problem
noun
(figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
springender Punkt
noun
(figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
Fadenzieher
noun
A pulled thread or yarn, as in cloth.
ergattern
verb
(slang, transitive) To obtain or pick up, especially in a quick or surreptitious way.
sich schnappen
verb
(slang, transitive) To obtain or pick up, especially in a quick or surreptitious way.

What does "snag" mean?

  1. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
    "We hit a snag with the visa application."
  2. noun A small tear or pulled thread in fabric caused by catching on something sharp.
    "There's a snag in these tights already."
  3. verb To catch or tear on something sharp or rough.
    "Her jumper snagged on the fence."
  4. verb Informally, to manage to get or obtain something, often quickly or opportunistically.
    "He snagged the last ticket to the sold-out show."

snag in a sentence

  • We hit a snag with the visa application.
  • Everything went well until we ran into a snag with the plumbing.
  • There's a snag in these tights already.
  • Her jumper snagged on the fence.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "snag" in German?

"snag" in German is Aststummel, Aststumpf, Baumstumpf. snag means: An unexpected problem or obstacle.

How do you use "snag" in a sentence?

Example: "We hit a snag with the visa application." In German, "snag" is Aststummel, Aststumpf, Baumstumpf.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "snag": Aststummel, Aststumpf, Baumstumpf, Zahnstumpf, Haken, Problem.

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