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Schnuppern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schnuppern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sniff", "to smell" or "to nose around".
Essential properties of "schnuppern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schnuppern
- Simple past: schnupperte
- Participle: geschnuppert
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 "schnuppern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To sniff or smell lightly"
- Definition: "To smell something lightly to test or investigate."
- Translation(s): to sniff, to smell, to nose around
- Synonym(s): riechen, schnüffeln
- Related word(s): duften, Geruch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund schnuppert an der Blume.
- Ich schnuppere gerne an frischem Brot.
- Sie schnupperte neugierig an der neuen Seife.
2.) "To get a first impression by trying something briefly"
- Definition: "To participate briefly to get an initial impression."
- Translation(s): try out, get a taste of, sample, dabble in
- Synonym(s): ausprobieren, testen
- Related word(s): Erfahrung, Probe
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schnuppert in den neuen Kurs.
- Sie schnupperte einen Tag im Büro.
- Wir schnuppern in verschiedene Sportarten hinein.