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Schnappen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schnappen" is used as verb with the meaning of "snatch", "grab" or "catch".
Essential properties of "schnappen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schnappen
- Simple past: schnappte
- Participle: geschnappt
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 "schnappen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To quickly catch something with hand or mouth"
- Definition: "To quickly catch something with one's hand or mouth."
- Translation(s): snatch, grab, catch
- Synonym(s): greifen, fangen, packen
- Antonym(s): loslassen, freigeben
- Related word(s): schnappen nach, schnappte, geschnappt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund versucht, den Ball zu schnappen.
- Ich konnte den fliegenden Ball gerade noch schnappen.
- Er wollte den Dieb schnappen, aber er war zu schnell.
2.) "To gasp for air, often due to surprise or effort"
- Definition: "To quickly take a breath, often due to surprise or effort."
- Translation(s): gasp, pant, catch one's breath
- Synonym(s): einatmen, inhalieren
- Antonym(s): ausatmen
- Related word(s): Luft schnappen, Atem schnappen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Nach dem Lauf musste er nach Luft schnappen.
- Sie begann zu schnappen, als sie die Überraschung sah.
- Er hörte auf zu schnappen, als er sich beruhigte.
3.) "To capture or arrest someone (police)"
- Definition: "To capture or arrest someone, especially by the police."
- Translation(s): catch, nab, apprehend, arrest
- Synonym(s): festnehmen, verhaften
- Antonym(s): freilassen
- Related word(s): schnappen lassen, geschnappt werden
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Polizei konnte den Verdächtigen schnappen.
- Er wurde beim Diebstahl geschnappt.
- Nach langer Verfolgung haben sie ihn endlich geschnappt.