whittle in German
whittle in German is schnitzen, wegschnibbeln — whittle means to shape a piece of wood by slicing off small slivers with a knife.
whittle in German
schnitzen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To cut or shape wood with a knife.
wegschnibbeln
(transitive) To reduce or gradually eliminate something (such as a debt).
What does "whittle" mean?
-
verb To shape a piece of wood by slicing off small slivers with a knife.
"He sat on the porch whittling a small wooden bird."
-
verb To gradually reduce something, especially in size or number, bit by bit.
"The committee whittled the shortlist down from twenty names to three."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
whittle in a sentence
- He sat on the porch whittling a small wooden bird.
- The committee whittled the shortlist down from twenty names to three.
- Years of overspending slowly whittled away their savings.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "whittle" in German?
"whittle" in German is schnitzen, wegschnibbeln. whittle means: To shape a piece of wood by slicing off small slivers with a knife.
How do you use "whittle" in a sentence?
Example: "He sat on the porch whittling a small wooden bird." In German, "whittle" is schnitzen, wegschnibbeln.
Are there other ways to say "whittle" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "whittle": schnitzen, wegschnibbeln.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
