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snitch in German

snitch in German is Dieb, Langfinger, Spitzel — snitch means to inform on someone, often betraying a friend or group.

snitch in German

Dieb
noun
(slang) A thief.
Langfinger
noun
(slang) A thief.
Spitzel
noun
(slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.
Informant
noun
(slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.
Verräter
noun
(slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.
verpfeifen
verb
(slang, intransitive) To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.
petzen
verb
(slang, intransitive) To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.
verpetzen
verb
(slang, intransitive) To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.
Spitzeldienste erledigen
verb
(slang, intransitive) To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.
Spitzeldienste verrichten
verb
(slang, intransitive) To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.
klauen
verb
(slang, dated, transitive) To steal, quickly and quietly.
stibitzen
verb
(slang, dated, transitive) To steal, quickly and quietly.

What does "snitch" mean?

  1. verb To inform on someone, often betraying a friend or group.
    "He snitched on his classmates to avoid getting in trouble himself."
  2. verb To steal something quickly and quietly.
    "Someone snitched a slice of cake from the fridge."
  3. noun A person who informs on others, especially to authority.
    "Nobody trusted him after he turned out to be a snitch."
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snitch in a sentence

  • He snitched on his classmates to avoid getting in trouble himself.
  • Someone snitched a slice of cake from the fridge.
  • Nobody trusted him after he turned out to be a snitch.

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What is "snitch" in German?

"snitch" in German is Dieb, Langfinger, Spitzel. snitch means: To inform on someone, often betraying a friend or group.

How do you use "snitch" in a sentence?

Example: "He snitched on his classmates to avoid getting in trouble himself." In German, "snitch" is Dieb, Langfinger, Spitzel.

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

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "snitch": Dieb, Langfinger, Spitzel, Informant, Verräter, verpfeifen.

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