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Kauen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "chew", "masticate" or "chew on".
Essential properties of "kauen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kauen
- Simple past: kaute
- Participle: gekaut
regulartransitiveintransitive
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 "kauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To chew food for digestion"
- Definition: "To chew food with teeth to facilitate digestion."
- Translation(s): chew, masticate
- Synonym(s): zerkauen, kauen auf
- Related word(s): beißen, schlucken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kaut sein Brot gründlich.
- Sie kaut langsam, um den Geschmack zu genießen.
- Das Kind kaut auf einem Keks.
2.) "To bite an object repeatedly, often due to habit or nervousness"
- Definition: "To repeatedly bite an object, usually out of habit or nervousness."
- Translation(s): chew on, bite on
- Synonym(s): nagen, knabbern
- Related word(s): beißen, knirschen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kaut ständig auf seinem Stift.
- Sie kaut nervös an ihren Nägeln.
- Der Hund kaut auf einem alten Schuh.