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Nisten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Nisten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to nest", "to build a nest" or "to settle".
Essential properties of "nisten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: nisten
- Simple past: nistete
- Participle: genistet
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 "nisten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To build or inhabit a nest (birds)"
- Definition: "To build or inhabit a nest, especially by birds."
- Translation(s): to nest, to build a nest
- Synonym(s): brüten, nisteln
- Related word(s): Nest, nistend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Vögel nisten im Frühling in den Bäumen.
- Viele Arten nisten in der Nähe von Wasser.
- Die Schwalben nisten unter dem Dach.
2.) "To settle in a place (live/work)"
- Definition: "To settle in a place to live or work."
- Translation(s): to settle, to make oneself at home, to nestle
- Synonym(s): sich niederlassen, sich ansiedeln
- Related word(s): Wohnung, siedeln
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Familie nistet in einem neuen Haus.
- Er nistet sich in der Stadt ein.
- Sie nisten in einem kleinen Dorf.