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Wittern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wittern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to smell", "to scent" or "to sniff".
Essential properties of "wittern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: wittern
- Simple past: witterte
- Participle: gewittert
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 "wittern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To smell, to scent"
- Definition: "To perceive a smell or detect something with the sense of smell."
- Translation(s): to smell, to scent, to sniff
- Synonym(s): riechen, erschnüffeln, wahrnehmen
- Related word(s): Geruch, Nase, Duft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund wittern die Spur des Fuchses.
- Ich kann den Regen wittern, bevor er kommt.
- Sie wittern Gefahr in der Luft.
2.) "To sense, to suspect, to foresee"
- Definition: "To suspect or sense something, especially danger or opportunity."
- Translation(s): to sense, to suspect, to foresee, to get wind of
- Synonym(s): ahnen, vermuten, spüren
- Related word(s): Gefahr, Chance, Instinkt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wittern eine Gelegenheit zum Geschäft.
- Sie wittern Unheil, wenn es zu ruhig ist.
- Die Investoren wittern eine Krise am Horizont.