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Beißen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Beißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to bite", "to take a bite" or "to sting".
Essential properties of "beißen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: beißen
- Simple past: biss
- Participle: gebissen
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "beißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To bite or sink teeth into something or someone"
- Definition: "To sink teeth into something or someone to bite or harm it."
- Translation(s): to bite, to take a bite
- Synonym(s): Knabbern, Nagen
- Antonym(s): Lecken
- Related word(s): Biss, Beißend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund hat den Briefträger gebissen.
- Ich habe in den Apfel gebissen.
- Das Kind beißt in das Brot.
2.) "To cause a burning or irritating sensation (e.g., on skin, eyes)"
- Definition: "To produce a burning or irritating sensation, especially on the skin."
- Translation(s): to sting, to burn, to irritate
- Synonym(s): brennen, jucken
- Antonym(s): beruhigen
- Related word(s): Beißerei, Beißend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Rauch beißt in den Augen.
- Die Mücke hat mich gebissen und es juckt.
- Das scharfe Essen beißt auf der Zunge.
3.) "To act hostilely or aggressively"
- Definition: "To act in a hostile or aggressive manner."
- Translation(s): bite, snap
- Synonym(s): angreifen, Attackieren
- Antonym(s): freundlich sein
- Related word(s): Beißer, Beißwütig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund beißt Fremde.
- Manchmal beißt die Katze ohne Grund.
- Der Löwe beißt sein Opfer.