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Schmiegen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schmiegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to snuggle", "to nestle" or "to cuddle".
Essential properties of "schmiegen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schmiegen
- Simple past: schmiegte
- Participle: geschmiegt
regulartransitiveintransitivereflexive
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 "schmiegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To snuggle or nestle gently against something"
- Definition: "To gently fit or snuggle something against another thing."
- Translation(s): to snuggle, to nestle, to cuddle, to cling
- Synonym(s): anpassen, anschmiegen, kuscheln
- Antonym(s): abstoßen, entfernen
- Related word(s): umarmen, drücken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Katze schmiegt sich an meinen Arm.
- Er schmiegt das Kissen an sein Gesicht.
- Das Kleid schmiegt sich perfekt an ihren Körper.
2.) "To gently move or curve along something"
- Definition: "To move gently or glide against something."
- Translation(s): to curve, to wind, to cling, to wrap around, to snuggle (against)
- Synonym(s): gleiten, streifen
- Antonym(s): festhalten, stoppen
- Related word(s): schleichen, gleiten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Schal schmiegt sich um ihren Hals.
- Die Blätter schmiegen sich im Wind aneinander.
- Der Fluss schmiegt sich an die Felsen.