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tickle

/ˈtɪkl̩/

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noun

Kitzeln

The act of tickling.

Examples :

"The tickle was a gentle one, a playful poke. "

Das Kitzeln war sanft, ein spielerischer Stups.

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noun

Kitzeln

An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.

Examples :

"I have a persistent tickle in my throat."

Ich habe ein anhaltendes Kitzeln in meinem Hals.

sensation body physiology

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noun

Tipp, leichter Stoß

A light tap of the ball.

Examples :

"The basketball player practiced his jump shot, focusing on the perfect tickle of the ball. "

Der Basketballspieler übte seinen Sprungwurf und konzentrierte sich dabei auf den perfekten Tipp des Balls.

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noun

Meerenge, Engstelle

A narrow strait.

Examples :

"The ships had to navigate the narrow tickle between the islands to reach the port. "

Die Schiffe mussten die schmale Meerenge zwischen den Inseln befahren, um den Hafen zu erreichen.

geography nautical

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verb

Kitzeln

To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.

Examples :

"The little boy giggled as his sister tickled him playfully. "

Der kleine Junge kicherte, als seine Schwester ihn spielerisch kitzelte.

body sensation action entertainment

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verb

Kitzeln

To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.

Examples :

"My little brother tried to tickle me, but I pulled away because it was annoying. "

Mein kleiner Bruder versuchte, mich zu kitzeln, aber ich zog mich zurück, weil es nervig war.

body sensation action human

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verb

Kitzeln

(of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.

Examples :

"My nose is tickling, and I need to sneeze. "

Meine Nase kitzelt, und ich muss niesen.

sensation physiology body

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verb

Reizen, kitzeln

To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.

Examples :

"The new teacher's stories about her travels tickled the students' curiosity. "

Die Geschichten der neuen Lehrerin über ihre Reisen reizten die Neugier der Schüler.

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verb

Amüsieren, belustigen

To cause delight or amusement in.

Examples :

"He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift."

Er war amüsiert, ein so wunderbares Geschenk zu erhalten.

sensation entertainment mind body

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verb

Kitzeln

To feel titillation.

Examples :

"The child's playful fingers tickled her little sister, causing her to giggle. "

Die spielerischen Finger des Kindes kitzelten ihre kleine Schwester, was sie zum Kichern brachte.

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verb

Kitzeln, mit der Hand fischen

To catch fish in the hand (usually in rivers or smaller streams) by manually stimulating the fins.

Examples :

"The fisherman carefully tickled the minnow, catching it in his hand. "

Der Fischer kitzelte vorsichtig die Elritze und fing sie mit der Hand.

fish sport action animal nature

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verb

Begeistern, erfreuen

To be excited or heartened.

Examples :

"The thought of finally finishing my big project really tickles me. "

Der Gedanke, mein großes Projekt endlich fertigzustellen, begeistert mich wirklich.

emotion sensation

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adjective

Launisch, unbeständig, wankelmütig

Changeable, capricious; insecure.

Examples :

"Her mood was quite tickle; she went from laughing at a joke to frowning in seconds. "

Ihre Laune war ziemlich launisch; sie lachte über einen Witz und runzelte dann in Sekundenschnelle die Stirn.

character mind attitude