noun🔗ShareSchnappen, KnackenA quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound."The twig snapped under her weight. "Der Zweig knackte unter ihrem Gewicht.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnapp, BruchA sudden break."The twig snapped under her weight. "Der Zweig brach unter ihrem Gewicht.actioneventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnappen, BissAn attempt to seize, bite, attack, or grab."The sudden snap of the dog's jaws surprised the child. "Das plötzliche Schnappen des Hundes überraschte das Kind.actionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnipsenThe act of making a snapping sound by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm."The quick snap of his fingers announced the start of the game. "Das schnelle Schnipsen seiner Finger kündigte den Beginn des Spiels an.bodyactionsoundhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnappverschlussA fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used."The dress had a small snap at the front. "Das Kleid hatte einen kleinen Schnappverschluss vorne.itemdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFoto, SchnappschussA photograph; a snapshot."We took a few snaps of the old church before moving on."Wir haben ein paar Fotos von der alten Kirche gemacht, bevor wir weiterzogen.mediaentertainmenttechnologycommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnapp, RissThe sudden release of something held under pressure or tension."The snap of the rubber band was loud as it broke. "Das Schnappen des Gummibands war laut, als es riss.physicsactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKeks, KnäckebrotA thin circular cookie or similar baked good."a ginger snap"ein Ingwer-KeksfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKälteeinbruch, KältewelleA brief, sudden period of a certain weather; used primarily in the phrase cold snap."The cold snap made it necessary to wear warmer clothes to school. "Der Kälteeinbruch machte es notwendig, wärmere Kleidung in der Schule zu tragen.weatherperiodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAugenblick, MomentA very short period of time (figuratively, the time taken to snap one's fingers), or a task that can be accomplished in such a period."I can fix most vacuum cleaners in a snap."Ich kann die meisten Staubsauger im Handumdrehen reparieren.timeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrüne BohneA snap bean such as Phaseolus vulgaris."My grandmother's garden produced a plentiful harvest of snap beans this year. "Der Garten meiner Großmutter brachte dieses Jahr eine reiche Ernte an grünen Bohnen hervor.vegetableplantfoodagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Snap, das ZuspielA backward pass or handoff of a football from its position on the ground that puts the ball in play; a hike."The quarterback took the snap and threw a long pass. "Der Quarterback nahm den Snap und warf einen langen Pass.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDruckknopf(somewhat colloquial) A rivet: a scrapbooking embellishment."She used a shiny silver snap to decorate the photo album page. "Sie benutzte einen glänzenden silbernen Druckknopf, um die Seite des Fotoalbums zu verzieren.itemartstationeryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImbiss, kleiner HappenA small meal, a snack; lunch."After school, I had a quick snap of fruit and yogurt. "Nach der Schule habe ich einen kleinen Imbiss aus Obst und Joghurt zu mir genommen.foodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnipp, QuartettA card game, primarily for children, in which players cry "snap" to claim pairs of matching cards as they are turned up."The children were playing snap during their break at school. "Die Kinder spielten in der Pause in der Schule Schnipp.gameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGeizhals, RaffzahnA greedy fellow."The snap at the bakery always gets the best croissants, because he's a real snap for a good deal. "Der Geizhals in der Bäckerei bekommt immer die besten Croissants, weil er ein echter Raffzahn für ein gutes Geschäft ist.characterpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnapp, Biss, StückThat which is, or may be, snapped up; something bitten off, seized, or obtained by a single quick movement; hence, a bite, morsel, or fragment; a scrap."The hungry child took a snap of bread from the plate. "Das hungrige Kind nahm ein Stück Brot vom Teller.foodpartitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchwung, Elan, EnergieBriskness; vigour; energy; decision"The team's presentation had a surprising snap, fueled by their recent success. "Die Präsentation des Teams hatte einen überraschenden Schwung, befeuert durch ihren jüngsten Erfolg.energycharacterattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGelegenheit, VorteilAny circumstance out of which money may be made or an advantage gained. used primarily in the phrase soft snap."The new school program offered a soft snap for teachers, who could earn extra money by leading workshops. "Das neue Schulprogramm bot eine Gelegenheit für Lehrer, die durch die Leitung von Workshops zusätzliches Geld verdienen konnten.businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKinderspiel, LeichtigkeitSomething that is easy or effortless."The quick solution to the math problem was a snap. "Die schnelle Lösung des Matheproblems war ein Kinderspiel.abilityachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnackkäferA snapper, or snap beetle."The farmer found a snap beetle hiding under a pile of rocks. "Der Bauer fand einen Knackkäfer, der sich unter einem Steinhaufen versteckte.insectanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRuck, KnallJounce (the fourth derivative of the position vector with respect to time), followed by crackle and pop"The sudden snap of the twig under her foot startled the deer. "Der plötzliche Ruck des Zweigs unter ihrem Fuß erschreckte das Reh.physicssoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnappschussA quick offhand shot with a firearm; a snap shot."The hunter took a quick snap at the deer, but missed. "Der Jäger machte einen schnellen Schnappschuss auf das Reh, verfehlte es aber.weaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnapp, KleinigkeitSomething of no value."not worth a snap"Das ist doch eine Kleinigkeit.valuethingnothingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin Snapchat-Bild, ein Snapchat-VideoA visual message sent through the Snapchat application."My sister sent me a snap of her new haircut. "Meine Schwester hat mir ein Snapchat-Bild von ihrem neuen Haarschnitt geschickt.communicationmediainternettechnologycomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnackigkeit, BissA crisp or pithy quality; epigrammatic point or force."The teacher's final remark had a sharp snap, leaving everyone in the class speechless. "Die abschließende Bemerkung des Lehrers hatte eine scharfe Bissigkeit und ließ alle in der Klasse sprachlos zurück.languagestylequalitywritingwordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNiethammerA tool used by riveters."The riveter used the snap to secure the metal plates together. "Der Niethammer wurde vom Nieter benutzt, um die Metallplatten zusammenzubringen.machinetechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlasmacherzangeA tool used by glass-moulders."The glassblower used the snap to quickly shape the hot glass. "Der Glasbläser benutzte die Glasmacherzange, um das heiße Glas schnell zu formen.utensiltechnicalindustrymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKurzes Engagement, kurzer AuftrittA brief theatrical engagement."The school play was a short snap, lasting only two nights. "Das Schultheaterstück war ein kurzer Auftritt, der nur zwei Nächte dauerte.entertainmentstageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeicht verdienende Stelle, PfründeAn easy and profitable place or task; a sinecure."The new student council position was a snap—no real work required. "Die neue Position im Studentenrat war eine Pfründe – keine wirkliche Arbeit erforderlich.businessjobeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGauner, BetrügerA cheat or sharper."The student was known as a snap in his class because he always seemed to get answers on tests without studying. "Der Schüler war in seiner Klasse als Gauner bekannt, weil er scheinbar immer Antworten in Tests hatte, ohne zu lernen.personcharactermoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerbrechen, brechenTo fracture or break apart suddenly."He snapped his stick in anger."Er zerbrach seinen Stock vor Wut.actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, knackenTo give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack."Blazing firewood snaps."Glühendes Brennholz knackt.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, zuschnappenTo attempt to seize with the teeth or bite."A dog snaps at a passenger. A fish snaps at the bait."Ein Hund schnappt nach einem Passagier. Ein Fisch schnappt nach dem Köder.animalactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, packenTo attempt to seize with eagerness."She snapped at the chance to appear on television."Sie schnappte nach der Chance, im Fernsehen aufzutreten.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, zuschnappen, anfahrenTo speak abruptly or sharply."He snapped at me for the slightest mistake."Er fuhr mich wegen des kleinsten Fehlers an.communicationlanguageattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, zerbrechenTo give way abruptly and loudly."The twig snapped under the bird's weight. "Der Zweig brach unter dem Gewicht des Vogels.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchdrehen, ausrastenTo suffer a mental breakdown, usually while under tension."She should take a break before she snaps."Sie sollte eine Pause einlegen, bevor sie durchdreht.mindconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufblitzen, aufleuchtenTo flash or appear to flash as with light."The camera flash snapped, illuminating the faces of the students in the classroom. "Der Kamerablitz leuchtete auf und erhellte die Gesichter der Schüler im Klassenzimmer.appearancephysicsenergyphenomenaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinrasten, zuschnappenTo fit or fasten together with a snapping sound."The puzzle pieces snapped together easily. "Die Puzzleteile rasteten leicht ein.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinrasten, zuschnappenTo jump to a fixed position relative to another element."The floating toolbar will snap to the edge of the screen when dragged towards it."Die schwebende Symbolleiste rastet am Bildschirmrand ein, wenn sie dorthin gezogen wird.computingtechnologytechnicalpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, zuschnappenTo snatch with or as if with the teeth."The hungry dog snapped at the tasty treat. "Der hungrige Hund schnappte nach dem leckeren Leckerli.actionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, zerreißenTo pull apart with a snapping sound; to pop loose."The twig snapped under her weight. "Der Zweig riss unter ihrem Gewicht.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, zuschnappen, anfahrenTo say abruptly or sharply."The teacher snapped at the student, "Pay attention!" "Der Lehrer fuhr den Schüler an: „Pass auf!"communicationlanguageattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnfahren, anschnauzenTo speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up."The teacher snapped at the student, "Be quiet!" "Der Lehrer fuhr den Schüler an: „Sei ruhig!“attitudecommunicationcharacterlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen lassen, zuschnappenTo cause something to emit a snapping sound."to snap a fastener"Einen Verschluss zuschnappen lassen.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZuknöpfen, zuschnappenTo close something using a snap as a fastener."She snapped the clasp shut on her school bag. "Sie knipste den Verschluss ihrer Schultasche zu.actiondeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnipsenTo snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb."The teacher snapped her fingers to get the students' attention. "Die Lehrerin schnippte mit den Fingern, um die Aufmerksamkeit der Schüler zu erregen.bodyactionsoundcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, zuschnappenTo cause to move suddenly and smartly."The little girl snapped her fingers to get her brother's attention. "Das kleine Mädchen schnippte mit den Fingern, um die Aufmerksamkeit ihres Bruders zu erregen.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFotografieren, knipsenTo take a photograph; to release a camera's shutter (which may make a snapping sound)."He snapped a picture of me with my mouth open and my eyes closed."Er fotografierte mich mit offenem Mund und geschlossenen Augen.mediatechnologyelectronicscommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareden Ball passen, snappenTo put (a football) in play by a backward pass or handoff from its position on the ground; to hike (a football)."He can snap the ball to a back twenty yards behind him."Er kann den Ball zwanzig Yards hinter sich an einen Läufer passen.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVersagen, auslösenTo misfire."The gun snapped."Die Pistole versagte.technicalmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappenTo catch out sharply (a batsman who has just snicked a bowled ball)."The bowler snapped the batsman out when he snicked the ball. "Der Bowler schnappte den Batsman, als er den Ball schnitt.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRasch, plötzlich, unvorhergesehenDone, made, performed, etc., quickly and unexpectedly, or without deliberation."a snap judgment or decision a snap political convention"Ein schnelles Urteil oder eine schnelle Entscheidung. Ein plötzlicher Parteitag.actionstylequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareSchnappThe cry used in a game of snap when winning a hand.""Snap!" cried Emily, winning the card game with her friends. "„Schnapp!“ rief Emily und gewann das Kartenspiel mit ihren Freunden.gameentertainmentexclamationwordlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareIch auch!By extension from the card game, "I've got one the same!", "Me too!"""I lost my favorite pen! Snap!" "„Ich habe meinen Lieblingsstift verloren! Ich auch!“languagecommunicationexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareRichtig!Ritual utterance of agreement (after the cry in the card game snap).""Snap!" cried Sarah, as she saw the matching cards. "Richtig!gamelanguagecommunicationexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareAch, Mist, verdammtUsed in place of expletive to express surprise, usually in response to a negative statement or news; often used facetiously.""I just ran over your phone with my car." "Oh, snap!""„Ich bin gerade mit meinem Auto über dein Handy gefahren.“ „Ach, Mist!“languagecommunicationexclamationwordlinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareSchnappRitual utterance used after something is said by two people at exactly the same time.""I said I'd finish the report by Friday, and Dad said the same thing. Snap!" "„Ich sagte, ich würde den Bericht bis Freitag fertigstellen, und Dad sagte dasselbe. Schnapp!rituallanguagecommunicationtraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
