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Nagen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Nagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to gnaw", "to nibble" or "to chew".
Essential properties of "nagen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: nagen
- Simple past: nagte
- Participle: genagt
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 "nagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To gnaw or nibble at something"
- Definition: "To bite or wear away something repeatedly with teeth."
- Translation(s): to gnaw, to nibble, to chew
- Synonym(s): knabbern, abnagen
- Related word(s): Nagetiere, Nager
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Maus nagt am Käse.
- Der Hund nagt an einem Knochen.
- Der Biber nagt an einem Baumstamm.
2.) "To cause persistent worry"
- Definition: "To cause persistent worry or unease."
- Translation(s): gnaw, torment, plague, bother
- Synonym(s): quälen, bedrücken
- Related word(s): Sorge, Unruhe
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Zweifel nagen an ihm.
- Die Sorgen nagen an ihrer Seele.
- Die Schuld nagt an seinem Gewissen.