taunt in German
taunt in German is Spott, Stichelei, höhnische Bemerkung — taunt means to mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.
taunt in German
Spott
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
Stichelei
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
höhnische Bemerkung
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
spöttische Bemerkung
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
Spott treiben mit
(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
hänseln
(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
verspotten
(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
What does "taunt" mean?
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verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.
"The fans taunted the opposing goalkeeper every time he touched the ball."
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noun A scornful or mocking remark aimed at provoking someone.
"She ignored the taunts from the crowd and kept running."
taunt in a sentence
- The fans taunted the opposing goalkeeper every time he touched the ball.
- He taunted his brother until they ended up in a shouting match.
- She ignored the taunts from the crowd and kept running.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "taunt" in German?
"taunt" in German is Spott, Stichelei, höhnische Bemerkung. taunt means: To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.
How do you use "taunt" in a sentence?
Example: "The fans taunted the opposing goalkeeper every time he touched the ball." In German, "taunt" is Spott, Stichelei, höhnische Bemerkung.
Are there other ways to say "taunt" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "taunt": Spott, Stichelei, höhnische Bemerkung, spöttische Bemerkung, Spott treiben mit, hänseln.
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