verb🔗ShareZwicken, kneifenTo catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon."The machine was nipping the edges of the paper together to seal the envelope. "Die Maschine zwickte die Ränder des Papiers zusammen, um den Umschlag zu verschließen.actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwicken, kneifen, abzwickenTo remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip."The gardener was nipping off the dead flower heads with small scissors to help the plant grow. "Der Gärtner zwickte mit einer kleinen Schere die abgestorbenen Blütenköpfe ab, um der Pflanze beim Wachsen zu helfen.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErfrieren, schädigen, zerstörenTo blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy."The unexpected frost was nipping the early spring blossoms, causing them to turn brown and wilt. "Der unerwartete Frost schädigte die frühen Frühlingsblüten, wodurch sie braun wurden und welkten.natureplantenvironmentweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÄrgern, zwickenTo annoy, as by nipping."The little brother was nipping at his older sister by repeatedly asking her questions while she was trying to study. "Der kleine Bruder ärgerte seine ältere Schwester, indem er ihr wiederholt Fragen stellte, während sie versuchte zu lernen.actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÄrgern, neckenTo taunt."The older brother was nipping at his younger sister, teasing her about her messy room until she cried. "Der ältere Bruder ärgerte seine jüngere Schwester und neckte sie wegen ihres unordentlichen Zimmers, bis sie weinte.communicationactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwicken, kneifenTo squeeze or pinch."The dog was nipping at my heels playfully. "Der Hund zwickte spielerisch an meinen Fersen.actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStehlen, klauenTo steal; especially to cut a purse."The pickpocket was nipping wallets from tourists in the crowded market. "Der Taschendieb klaute in dem überfüllten Markt Geldbörsen von Touristen.propertyactionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinen kurzen Ausflug machen, huschenTo make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip."Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?"Warum gehst du nicht kurz zum Lebensmittelhändler, um Milch zu holen?actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZwicken, KneifenThe act or sensation of giving a nip."The puppy's playful nipping at my ankles was annoying, but I knew he was just trying to play. "Das spielerische Zwicken des Welpen an meinen Knöcheln war ärgerlich, aber ich wusste, er wollte nur spielen.sensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
