Zwicken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zwicken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pinch", "to nip" or "to tweak".

Essential properties of "zwicken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zwicken
Simple past: zwickte
Participle: gezwickt

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 "zwicken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lightly pinch, causing physical discomfort"

Definition: "To lightly pinch the skin causing a small discomfort."
Translation(s): to pinch, to nip, to tweak
Synonym(s): kneifen, zwacken
Related word(s): kneifen, zwacken

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Pullover zwickt am Hals.The sweater pinches at the neck.
Die Schuhe zwicken an den Zehen.The shoes pinch at the toes.
Er zwickt sie spielerisch in den Arm.He playfully pinches her arm.

2.) "To cause slight annoyance or discomfort (figurative)"

Definition: "To cause a slight annoyance or discomfort in a situation."
Translation(s): to bother, to annoy, to irk, to chafe
Synonym(s): drücken, stören
Related word(s): drücken, stören

📝 Some usage examples:

Die neue Regelung zwickt ein wenig.The new regulation chafes a bit.
Es zwickt mich, dass er nicht gekommen ist.It bothers me that he didn't come.
Die Situation zwickt ihn unangenehm.The situation bothers him unpleasantly.

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