zuschnappen

hat zugeschnappt · schnappte zu
Based on: schnappen, zu
zu verb
  1. to latch at
  2. to snap closed
1.

to latch at

(For instance an animal suddenly trying to bite your finger. Goes WITHOUT the target. "zuschnappen" is self contained so to speak.)
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Examples
  • Maria zieht ihre Hand zurück, bevor der Papagei zuschnappt.
  • Maria pulls her hand back before the parrot snaps at it.
2.

to snap closed

(for latches and figuratively also for traps)
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Examples
  • Wenn ich die Kiste schließe, schnappt der Deckel automatisch zu.
  • When I close the box, the lid snaps shut automatically.

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How many meanings does the German word 'zuschnappen' have?

zuschnappen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to latch at, 2. to snap closed.

What is the past tense of 'zuschnappen'?

hat zugeschnappt / schnappte zu

What is 'zuschnappen' related to?

The word 'zuschnappen' is related to schnappen and zu.

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A fun look at two words that you definitely need on a flee market: trödeln and das Schnäppchen. We'll learn what they mean and see their cool backstory.
Vocab: trödeln, der Trödelmarkt, das Schnäppchen, schnappen, der Schnabel, der Schnaps
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