sniff in German
sniff in German is schnüffeln, züngeln — sniff means to inhale audibly through the nose, often to smell something.
sniff in German
schnüffeln
(ambitransitive) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
züngeln
(ambitransitive) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
What does "sniff" mean?
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verb To inhale audibly through the nose, often to smell something.
"The dog sniffed the ground, following the scent."
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verb To treat something with scorn or suspicion — used with "at."
"He sniffed at the idea, unimpressed."
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noun An act of sniffing, or a small hint of something.
"She caught a sniff of smoke in the hallway."
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sniff in a sentence
- The dog sniffed the ground, following the scent.
- She sniffed the milk to check if it had gone off.
- He sniffed at the idea, unimpressed.
- She caught a sniff of smoke in the hallway.
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What is "sniff" in German?
"sniff" in German is schnüffeln, züngeln. sniff means: To inhale audibly through the nose, often to smell something.
How do you use "sniff" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog sniffed the ground, following the scent." In German, "sniff" is schnüffeln, züngeln.
Are there other ways to say "sniff" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sniff": schnüffeln, züngeln.
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