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Knirschen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Knirschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "crunch", "grate" or "grind".
Essential properties of "knirschen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: knirschen
- Simple past: knirschte
- Participle: geknirscht
regularintransitive
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 "knirschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make a grating/crunching sound"
- Definition: "To make a grating or crunching sound when rubbing or biting something hard."
- Translation(s): crunch, grate, grind, creak
- Synonym(s): knarren, knacken
- Related word(s): knirschend, knirsch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Schnee knirscht unter den Schuhen.
- Er knirscht mit den Zähnen im Schlaf.
- Das alte Holz knirscht bei jedem Schritt.
2.) "To clench teeth in displeasure/frustration"
- Definition: "To show displeasure or frustration by clenching one's teeth."
- Translation(s): grind teeth (in anger), gnash teeth
- Synonym(s): zähneknirschen
- Related word(s): knirschend, knirsch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er knirscht vor Wut mit den Zähnen.
- Sie knirscht hörbar, wenn sie gestresst ist.
- Beim Zahnarzt knirschte er unbewusst.