tick in German
tick in German is Zecke, Zeck, Häkchen — tick means a small blood-feeding arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.
tick in German
Zecke
A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.
Zeck
A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.
Häkchen
ticken
To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands of an analog clock.
abhaken
To make a tick or checkmark.
ankreuzen
To make a tick or checkmark.
What does "tick" mean?
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noun A small blood-feeding arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.
"Always check for ticks after walking through long grass."
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noun A short, sharp repeated sound, like that made by a clock.
"The only sound in the room was the tick of the clock."
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noun A checkmark used to show something is correct or complete.
"Put a tick next to each item you've finished."
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verb To make a rhythmic clicking sound, or to mark something with a checkmark.
"The clock ticked steadily on the mantelpiece."
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tick in a sentence
- Always check for ticks after walking through long grass.
- The only sound in the room was the tick of the clock.
- Put a tick next to each item you've finished.
- The clock ticked steadily on the mantelpiece.
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What is "tick" in German?
"tick" in German is Zecke, Zeck, Häkchen. tick means: A small blood-feeding arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.
How do you use "tick" in a sentence?
Example: "Always check for ticks after walking through long grass." In German, "tick" is Zecke, Zeck, Häkchen.
Are there other ways to say "tick" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "tick": Zecke, Zeck, Häkchen, ticken, abhaken, ankreuzen.
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