noun🔗ShareAststumpf, HängerA stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch."The gardener trimmed the overgrown rose bush, leaving several snags on the stems. "Der Gärtner schnitt den überwucherten Rosenbusch zurück und hinterließ dabei mehrere Aststummel an den Stielen.natureplantenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTotholz, BaumstumpfA dead tree that remains standing."The woodpecker built its nest high up in the old snag in the forest. "Der Specht baute sein Nest hoch oben in dem alten Totholz im Wald.natureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHänger, HindernisA tree, or a branch of a tree, fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water, and rising nearly or quite to the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk."The old wooden boat hit a snag in the river, causing a large hole and making it start to sink. "Das alte Holzboot stieß im Fluss auf einen Hänger, wodurch ein großes Loch entstand und es zu sinken begann.environmentnauticalnatureoceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaken, Widerhaken(by extension) Any sharp protuberant part of an object, which may catch, scratch, or tear other objects brought into contact with it."The old wooden chair had a snag that kept catching on my sweater. "Der alte Holzstuhl hatte einen Haken, an dem mein Pullover ständig hängen blieb.partitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerausragender Zahn, abgebrochener ZahnA tooth projecting beyond the others; a broken or decayed tooth."My grandmother has a noticeable snag on her upper front tooth. "Meine Großmutter hat einen auffälligen, herausragenden Zahn an ihrem oberen Schneidezahn.anatomybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProblem, SchwierigkeitA problem or difficulty with something."The project had a snag: the necessary software wasn't available. "Das Projekt hatte ein Problem: die notwendige Software war nicht verfügbar.situationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFaden, MascheA pulled thread or yarn, as in cloth."The snag in the shirt's fabric needed to be repaired. "Der Faden im Stoff des Hemdes musste repariert werden.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZinken, SprosseOne of the secondary branches of an antler."The deer's antlers had several sharp snags. "Das Geweih des Hirsches hatte mehrere scharfe Zinken.animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHängenbleiben, aufreißenTo catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection."Be careful not to snag your stockings on that concrete bench!"Pass auf, dass du deine Strümpfe nicht an dieser Betonbank aufreißt!materialactionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeschädigen, versenkenTo damage or sink (a vessel) by collision; said of a tree or branch fixed to the bottom of a navigable body of water and partially submerged or rising to just beneath the surface."The steamboat was snagged on the Mississippi River in 1862."Das Dampfschiff wurde 1862 auf dem Mississippi beschädigt.nauticalsailingenvironmentoceandisastertechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHängenbleiben, verhakenTo fish by means of dragging a large hook or hooks on a line, intending to impale the body (rather than the mouth) of the target."We snagged for spoonbill from the eastern shore of the Mississippi River."Wir angelten mit Haken nach Löffelenten vom Ostufer des Mississippi.fishsportactionnauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErgattern, sich schnappenTo obtain or pick up (something)."Ella snagged a bottle of water from the fridge before leaving for her jog."Ella schnappte sich eine Flasche Wasser aus dem Kühlschrank, bevor sie zum Joggen ging.actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStibitzen, entwendenTo stealthily steal with legerdemain prowess (something)."The smiling little girl snagged her phone while performing a dance; but now was far-off among the crowd."Das lächelnde kleine Mädchen stibitzte ihr Telefon, während sie tanzte; aber jetzt war sie weit weg in der Menge.actionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntasten, grob behauenTo cut the snags or branches from, as the stem of a tree; to hew roughly."The lumberjack used his axe to snag the felled tree, quickly removing the remaining branches before loading it onto the truck. "Der Holzfäller benutzte seine Axt, um den gefällten Baum zu entasten und die restlichen Äste schnell zu entfernen, bevor er ihn auf den Lastwagen lud.actionagricultureplantworktechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImbiss, kleiner HappenA light meal."After a long morning of studying, Sarah had a quick snag of yogurt and fruit. "Nach einem langen Vormittag des Lernens aß Sarah einen kleinen Imbiss aus Joghurt und Obst.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWurstA sausage."We grilled some snags on the barbecue for dinner. "Wir haben zum Abendessen ein paar Würstchen auf dem Grill zubereitet.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErfolg, FangA goal."My biggest snag for the week is finishing my history project. "Mein größter Erfolg für die Woche ist die Fertigstellung meines Geschichtsprojekts.achievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGegner, WidersacherA misnaged, an opponent to Chassidic Judaism (more likely modern, for cultural reasons)."My grandfather, a devout Chassid, often spoke about the increasing influence of snags in the community and their differing perspectives on tradition. "Mein Großvater, ein frommer Chassid, sprach oft über den zunehmenden Einfluss von Gegnern in der Gemeinde und ihre unterschiedlichen Ansichten zur Tradition.religionculturepersongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading