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Naschen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Naschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to snack", "to nibble on sweets" or "to have a sweet treat".
Essential properties of "naschen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: naschen
- Simple past: naschte
- Participle: genascht
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 "naschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To eat sweets or treats in small quantities, especially between meals"
- Definition: "To eat sweets or treats in small quantities, especially between meals."
- Translation(s): to snack, to nibble on sweets, to have a sweet treat
- Synonym(s): schnabulieren, Naschhaft sein
- Related word(s): Nascherei, Naschkatze
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kinder lieben es, vor dem Abendessen zu naschen.
- Ich konnte nicht widerstehen und musste von der Torte naschen.
- Er nascht gerne Schokolade, wenn er arbeitet.
2.) "To taste a small amount of food or drink"
- Definition: "To taste a small amount of food or drink."
- Translation(s): to taste, to sample, to try a bit
- Synonym(s): kosten, probieren
- Related word(s): Kostprobe, Probierhäppchen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Möchtest du den neuen Kuchen naschen?
- Sie naschte ein wenig von der Suppe, um den Geschmack zu testen.
- Er naschte an der Sauce, bevor er sie servierte.
3.) "To snack secretly"
- Definition: "To eat something in small quantities furtively or secretly."
- Translation(s): snack, nibble, secretly eat
- Synonym(s): heimlich essen, klauen
- Related word(s): Diebstahl, Schmuggel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kinder naschten heimlich aus der Keksdose.
- Er naschte Schokolade aus der Schublade, ohne dass es jemand bemerkte.
- Ich habe gesehen, wie sie heimlich Bonbons naschte.