Knabbern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Knabbern" is used as verb with the meaning of "nibble", "snack" or "gnaw".

Essential properties of "knabbern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: knabbern
Simple past: knabberte
Participle: geknabbert

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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 "knabbern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To nibble on something crunchy"

Definition: "To eat something slowly, usually crunchy, in small quantities."
Translation(s): nibble, snack
Synonym(s): nagen, knuspern
Related word(s): essen, kauen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er liebt es, abends vor dem Fernseher an Chips zu knabbern.He loves to nibble on chips in the evening in front of the TV.
Die Kinder knabbern an ihren Keksen, während sie spielen.The children nibble on their cookies while they play.
Sie knabbert an einer Karotte, während sie liest.She nibbles on a carrot while she reads.

2.) "To lightly bite as a nervous habit"

Definition: "To lightly bite something, usually as a nervous habit."
Translation(s): gnaw, bite, pick
Synonym(s): beißen, nagen
Related word(s): knabbern, kauen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er knabbert nervös an seinen Fingernägeln.He nervously bites his fingernails.
Sie knabbert oft an ihrem Stift, wenn sie nachdenkt.She often bites her pen when she thinks.
Er knabbert an der Kante seines Buches, während er liest.He gnaws at the edge of his book while reading.

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